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Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-17, 10:59 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,737
Posted By solbey11

Thanks for all of the advice. I'm starting to...

Thanks for all of the advice. I'm starting to kick around the idea of keeping my Allez and going after an E5 Diverge. They start at $1000. That would give me the ability to run 38mm tires (max size...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-13-17, 11:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,481
Posted By solbey11

Rival 22 BB30 Spindle different from Force 22 Spindle?

Just noticed on Sram's website that the Force 22 crank is BB386/BBright compatible but the Rival 22 isn't? I used to have a Force 22 BB30 in my 2013 Allez OSBB and had to use the 13mm spacer with 2...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-29-17, 12:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 44,207
Posted By solbey11

I was kicking around the idea of selling my 2013...

I was kicking around the idea of selling my 2013 Allez Race DSW and getting a 2018 Roubaix base with Tiagra. But the more I look at the Diverge, I'm wondering if that's ideally what I'm looking for....
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-17, 05:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,737
Posted By solbey11

Good to know. That’s what comes on the entry...

Good to know. That’s what comes on the entry level Roubaix.

I’m going to take a trip to my local dealer soon to see what they have in inventory. MSRP is $1900 on the cheapest model so if I sell...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-17, 04:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,737
Posted By solbey11

I’m not worried about parting it out. I bought it...

I’m not worried about parting it out. I bought it in pieces and built it myself. Torqued every bolt and ran every cable. I can easily tear it down. I think it will take longer to sell parting it out,...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-17, 02:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,737
Posted By solbey11

Thanks for all of the advice and replies. So from...

Thanks for all of the advice and replies. So from what I understand, the combination of disc brakes and a wider tire will make gravel riding enjoyable and less likely for punctures. And the Roubaix’s...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-17, 06:41 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,737
Posted By solbey11

I would love my Allez and a Diverge but buying a...

I would love my Allez and a Diverge but buying a second bike isn’t an option. I will have to sell my Allez or part it out for a down payment on the Roubaix.

I’ve heard gravel bikes aren’t as...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-17, 06:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,737
Posted By solbey11

Help me decide if I need a new Roubaix

Hi everyone. Here is my situation. I currently own a 2013 Specialized Allez Race DSW with full Sram Red 22 and Zipp 101 wheels. I bought the bike piece by piece off of EBay and built it myself. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-23-10, 07:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,060
Posted By solbey11

Bontrager Race X Lite Crank BB options?

I'm looking at a Bontrager Race X Lite GXP crankset and was wondering if the GXP BB's for the Sram Red/Force/Rival would work with it. As far as I can tell, the RXL crank is identical to the newer...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-10, 08:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 715
Posted By solbey11

Thanks for your insight on this guys! I really do...

Thanks for your insight on this guys! I really do appreciate it. I'll just check into cassettes then with an 11 gear.

I have a lot to learn about cycling so I appreciate everyones time to answer...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-10, 03:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 715
Posted By solbey11

I've found I'm running out of gears sometimes...

I've found I'm running out of gears sometimes though at higher speeds which I know is all part of having a compact crank. So I was trying to figure out a way to get both high and low end gearing due...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-10, 01:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 715
Posted By solbey11

Thanks for the replys. I've only ever ridden my...

Thanks for the replys. I've only ever ridden my road bike so I have no idea what lighter wheels can or can't do to the ride. I use the 34/27 on a lot of the steeper "mountains" we have in central PA...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-10, 11:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 715
Posted By solbey11

Going from compact to standard and lighter wheels?

Hey everyone, I'm still kinda new to the road biking scene, I got my Trek 1.5 about 2 years ago and logged around 1700 miles on it. So I am definiately a recreational rider. But I am becoming a lot...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-28-10, 02:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 881
Posted By solbey11

Giro Lone Star 7 Paris helmet pod?

Sorry that it's not a bike, so I'm not sure if this is even the right place to post this. If not delete the thread, if it is, then please give me some input.

I bought a Giro Ionos Livestrong...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-11-10, 10:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,371
Posted By solbey11

Well, I think everyone is right that it's for the...

Well, I think everyone is right that it's for the derailleur cage. I e-mailed Trek and they said the same thing. I feel kinda stupid because I never noticed it before but I wanted to make sure the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-10-10, 07:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,371
Posted By solbey11

It's inches below the derailleur but I never...

It's inches below the derailleur but I never thought about the movement to the smaller chainring. It was on the largest chainring when I found it. I may have to check tomorrow and switch the chain...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-10-10, 07:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,371
Posted By solbey11

Trek Aluminum Frame Issue?

Hey everyone, I have a 2008 Trek 1.5 road bike. It's one of their intro road bikes with an aluminum frame. I have about 1700 miles on it to this point.

Here's my concern. I was cleaning it today...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-09, 08:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 651
Posted By solbey11

Do I need to run it through my LBS or do I have...

Do I need to run it through my LBS or do I have to contact Shimano directly? I work at a car dealership in the parts department and most auto manufactured won't warranty a part if there is no proof...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-09, 08:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 651
Posted By solbey11

Shmano 105 Issues

First off, I bought an 08 Trek 1.5 roadie last spring. First 'real' bike and I ended up loving it. It came with Shimano Sora, Tiagra, and Bontrager components. This summer I decided to upgrade so I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-09-09, 11:15 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,002
Posted By solbey11

^^ Oops. You have to stop at the red light but...

^^ Oops. You have to stop at the red light but you can procede through if the light doesn't turn green.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-09-09, 11:12 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,002
Posted By solbey11

This is from...

This is from http://www.dot.state.pa.us/BIKE/WEB/road_tough.htm directly from PENNDOT. So it's not illegal in PA.
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