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10-05-20, 10:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,134
Posted By Broid

Thanks Noodle...

Thanks Noodle...
10-05-20, 11:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,134
Posted By Broid

Intense Primer in the wild

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10-02-20, 10:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,134
Posted By Broid

Thanks for the input.

Thanks for the input.
10-01-20, 04:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,134
Posted By Broid

I already own the bike, bought an Intense Primer...

I already own the bike, bought an Intense Primer from a local guy on CL. Really sweet bike, just looking for adjustments based on my experiences riding it so far...
10-01-20, 03:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,134
Posted By Broid

Thanks both of you. Faster is not an issue for...

Thanks both of you. Faster is not an issue for me, I'm mostly a light trail rider at this point and the 29's feel large and unruly. Wider or lower is not going to be an issue as much as making the...
10-01-20, 01:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,134
Posted By Broid

Switch from 29 to 27.5?

New to mountain biking, still road biking, and recently picked up an Intense Primer with some nice parts, including Spank 345 Trail tubeless alloy wheels. Thinking about switching to 27.5, would like...
06-14-20, 06:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,534
Posted By Broid

Still available!

Still available!
06-09-20, 07:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,534
Posted By Broid

Yes, I said 54, just left off the .5

Yes, I said 54, just left off the .5
06-09-20, 06:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,534
Posted By Broid

Thanks Jiangshi!

Thanks Jiangshi!
06-09-20, 09:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,534
Posted By Broid

Thanks for your help Homey!

Thanks for your help Homey!
06-09-20, 09:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,534
Posted By Broid

Ahh yes, sorry about that! This bike is a 54, top...

Ahh yes, sorry about that! This bike is a 54, top tube is 54, seat tube is the same...
06-08-20, 06:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,534
Posted By Broid

FS: 1985 Eddy Merckx Professional, Faema livery

1985 Merckx Professional. Columbus SL tubing. Campy Centaur groupo. (10spd) This bike features several pantographed parts and includes another, shorter, pantographed stem that I’ve been in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-23-19, 08:29 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,987
Posted By Broid

Thanks, I've done both. My Boyd Altamont Lights...

Thanks, I've done both. My Boyd Altamont Lights are tubeless, my TLO 45's aren't. I currently have Vittoria Corsa 2.0's on my TLO's. They are tubeless ready. I tried them on my Boyd's and had trouble...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-23-19, 08:02 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,987
Posted By Broid

Entirely possible, I don't know enough about the...

Entirely possible, I don't know enough about the differences to know if that would make a difference in mounting...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-23-19, 07:31 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,987
Posted By Broid

Not sure that's the difference. If I can't...

Not sure that's the difference. If I can't stretch the tire over the rim on one set of wheels, the other set isn't going to get smaller.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-23-19, 06:27 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,987
Posted By Broid

I have both clincher and tubeless wheels, wanted...

I have both clincher and tubeless wheels, wanted the option...not sure what difference it would make on the installation...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-23-19, 03:49 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,987
Posted By Broid

So I just got a pair of 5000 TL's and would love...

So I just got a pair of 5000 TL's and would love to tell you about how they ride, except I've never been able to mount them. Seriously. I was planning on running them with tubes on Schmolke TOL...
10-10-19, 11:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,652
Posted By Broid

Website says no, check their FAQ, but I live in...

Website says no, check their FAQ, but I live in California, so quite possibly...
10-09-19, 06:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,652
Posted By Broid

Now this is tempting...

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10-09-19, 06:21 PM
Replies: 914
Views: 310,602
Posted By Broid

Can't argue with you there Rando! Thanks!

Can't argue with you there Rando! Thanks!
10-12-18, 07:28 PM
Replies: 914
Views: 310,602
Posted By Broid

My second Merckx, an '02 Team SC, with modern SR...

My second Merckx, an '02 Team SC, with modern SR 11, just under 16 pounds.



...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-18, 06:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,196
Posted By Broid

So I added a second layer of rim tapes, (Stan's)...

So I added a second layer of rim tapes, (Stan's) and went to the gas station to use their compressor. No go. Came home and tried a CO2 inflator and that popped the tires into the rim. BUT, they won't...
07-01-18, 08:56 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 988,077
Posted By Broid

Thanks J!

Thanks J!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-18, 02:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,196
Posted By Broid

Thanks guys, I'll try the soapy water, didn't...

Thanks guys, I'll try the soapy water, didn't need that to get the tires on the rims. I'm going to add another layer of rim tape as well. Maybe a run to the gas station as all I have is inflators....
06-29-18, 03:03 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 988,077
Posted By Broid

Parlee Altum R, Campy EPS, Schmolke TLO...

Parlee Altum R, Campy EPS, Schmolke TLO 45'shttps://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/schmolke_45_9a26d07c7d26024c887d1bd6e21226e1816d2537.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-18, 02:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,196
Posted By Broid

Mounting Vittoria Tubeless on Boyd Altamonts

Looking for some tips here. I own a pair of Boyd Altamont Lites, absolutely love these wheels!! I've been using Schwalbe Pro One tires which makes for a very fast combination. No trouble mounting...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-17, 09:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,465
Posted By Broid

I didn't. They were built by Fairwheel... ...

I didn't. They were built by Fairwheel...

https://fairwheelbikes.com/
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-17, 07:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,465
Posted By Broid

I think these are Sapim X-rays. Don't know about...

I think these are Sapim X-rays. Don't know about the nips. They are straight, fast and light. Tune hubs are smooth as butter. No problems at all. Love these wheels so much I bought Schmolke 45 TLO...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-16, 12:01 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,465
Posted By Broid

First ride, short, about 32 miles and a couple...

First ride, short, about 32 miles and a couple thousand feet of climbing, so good descending too. Again, 1040g (TLO 30 tubular, Veloflex carbon tires) for the wheelset (Tune hubs) put together by the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-16, 04:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,465
Posted By Broid

"schmolke"

"schmolke"
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-16, 04:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,465
Posted By Broid

LOVE the G+ series tires, I have them on my other...

LOVE the G+ series tires, I have them on my other wheels. Unfortunately Vitoria has not figured out how to make a G+ tubular with an all black sidewall. Are you listening Vitoria? How hard can that...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-16, 12:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,465
Posted By Broid

Thanks Robert, I have a guy locally that glues...

Thanks Robert, I have a guy locally that glues all my tubulars for me, super secure and my favorite part, super clean!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-16, 11:36 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,465
Posted By Broid

Good question, but honestly I find the aero...

Good question, but honestly I find the aero benefits to be so minimal as to be unnoticeable for me. I've tried quite a few combinations on my Zipp 202's and Easton EC90's. My interests now are weight...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-16, 11:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,465
Posted By Broid

Starting off with Veloflex carbon 23's...

Starting off with Veloflex carbon 23's...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-16, 12:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,465
Posted By Broid

30x25.4 20/24 Crazy light...I'll post a...

30x25.4

20/24

Crazy light...I'll post a ride report asap...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-16, 06:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,465
Posted By Broid

Parlee Altum R

Parlee Altum R
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-16, 05:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,465
Posted By Broid

Schmolke TLO Tubulars in da house!

From the super nice folks are Fairwheel. 1040g on my scale. I'll get them glued up this week and post a ride report asap...


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Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-16, 06:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,913
Posted By Broid

Right, but "anthracite" is not black. I have...

Right, but "anthracite" is not black. I have them, they are gray...Come on Vittoria!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-16, 07:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,913
Posted By Broid

You bet, ride safe...

You bet, ride safe...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-16, 06:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,913
Posted By Broid

Check out Pro Bike Kit too...a few bucks less...

Check out Pro Bike Kit too...a few bucks less...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-16, 06:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,913
Posted By Broid

Sure, the psychological factor is when I put new...

Sure, the psychological factor is when I put new tires on the are SUPPOSED to be fast I go faster because I think I'm supposed to. Past that with these tire, they ARE fast. As to the durability...
11-10-16, 06:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,852
Posted By Broid

I ride that stretch all the time, I live in HMB....

I ride that stretch all the time, I live in HMB. The highway is very good compared with some, nice should for 90% of the way to Santa Cruz. The back roads are the best!
11-10-16, 06:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,721
Posted By Broid

I live in HMB, steer clear of Skyline, just my 2...

I live in HMB, steer clear of Skyline, just my 2 cents. The highway from HMB to Santa Cruz is great and for almost all of it there is a nice wide shoulder. The back roads between HMB and SC are even...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-16, 06:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,913
Posted By Broid

Using them for a few months now and love them! I...

Using them for a few months now and love them! I transitioned from Conti's to Michelein's to the Vittoria's. Super nice ride quality, great handling and my favorite point is these are just plain fast...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-16, 01:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,040
Posted By Broid

Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-16, 01:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,040
Posted By Broid

Thanks, rides like a dream!

Thanks, rides like a dream!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-16, 10:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,040
Posted By Broid

Hahaha! No worries mate!

Hahaha! No worries mate!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-16, 06:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,040
Posted By Broid

Thanks, I'll stick with carbon...!

Thanks, I'll stick with carbon...!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-16, 06:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,040
Posted By Broid

The frame was $3500, you can do the math on the...

The frame was $3500, you can do the math on the rest! Here's the deal, I could have put the whole thing together for less than 10K, I spent more than that and bought everything from Bespoke. A couple...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-16, 04:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,040
Posted By Broid

I currently have the G+ tires on both clincher...

I currently have the G+ tires on both clincher and tubular wheelsets. They are without a doubt the fastest tires I've ridden. They roll smooth, accelerate fast and grip well. No issues and no flats...
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