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07-12-23, 08:37 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,639
Posted By HCB

What ultrasonic chain cleaner do you guys recommend?

Looking to pick up an ultrasonic chain/cassette cleaner sometime today as Amazon has some good sales on their prime day. My buddy said I need a unit that is alt least 6L. What do you guys recommend?
06-24-23, 07:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 831
Posted By HCB

My pain cave with an empty slot waiting for my...

My pain cave with an empty slot waiting for my upcoming Stages SB20 Smart Bike.https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x922/img_6687_4e62170e9d8817d78544bef42209a7d420ea3c9d.jpg
06-18-23, 03:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 831
Posted By HCB

Ok ended up ordering the Apple Mac Mini M2 for...

Ok ended up ordering the Apple Mac Mini M2 for much better graphic performance.
06-18-23, 08:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 831
Posted By HCB

Bought a smart trainer. Need hardware help to run Zwift

Hey guys, just ordered a Stages SB20 smart bike and need help with quality hardware to get the best experience running Zwift. I have an iPad Pro M1 that I was thinking of running it as the main unit....
06-03-16, 05:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 991
Posted By HCB

Canyon bikes finally coming to the states. Who's buying?

I plan on ordering a 2017 Canyon Aeroad road bike and Canyon Lux 9.9 Team mountain bike. Anyone considering going that route?
06-03-16, 05:37 PM
Replies: 596
Views: 308,541
Posted By HCB

Well the Toughroad comes with 160mm for front &...

Well the Toughroad comes with 160mm for front & rear. Most mountain bikes come with bigger rotors in the front than back. Usually 180mm front, 160mm back. You need the adaptor if you are replacing...
06-03-16, 03:50 PM
Replies: 596
Views: 308,541
Posted By HCB

A $9 adaptor was needed. Big difference on a...

A $9 adaptor was needed. Big difference on a steep descent with the 180mm front rotors.
06-02-16, 11:55 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 308,541
Posted By HCB

Upgrade list: Stans Arch EX Tubeless Wheels...

Upgrade list:

Stans Arch EX Tubeless Wheels
Shimano SLX groupset
Selle Itaia SL saddle
Spank Oozy handlebar
Spank Oozy stem
Shimano XTR pedals
Shimano XT Ice Tech rotors 160mm front, 180mm...
05-29-16, 07:48 PM
Replies: 596
Views: 308,541
Posted By HCB

My pimp'd out Toughroad :)

My pimp'd out Toughroad :)
05-19-16, 10:52 PM
Replies: 596
Views: 308,541
Posted By HCB

Any Toughroad owner considering putting on a...

Any Toughroad owner considering putting on a small travel (50mm) suspension fork on their bikes? I'm really enjoying my bike and have been going off road more than I expected. Rock Shox makes a 50mm...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-16, 02:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,068
Posted By HCB

I'm in Southern California :)

I'm in Southern California :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-16, 10:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,068
Posted By HCB

My first 520 worked flawlesly until one day it...

My first 520 worked flawlesly until one day it wouldn't turn on. The second one refused to connect with my cadence sensor. Yes I changed batteries and even a different sensor. The third one is still...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-16, 09:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,068
Posted By HCB

Garmin customer service is excellent. Their...

Garmin customer service is excellent. Their product, thats a different matter. I'm already on my third Garmin 520.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-16, 06:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,186
Posted By HCB

Because the right wasn't available.

Because the right wasn't available.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-16, 08:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,186
Posted By HCB

Emonda vs SuperSix vs TCR vs Tarmac--need some help

Hey guys,

I'm looking for a race geomatry road bike and and the four listed above are what I'm looking at. So far I rode the Emonda SLR and Supersix and plan on testing the Tarmac and TCR later in...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-16, 04:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,196
Posted By HCB

No my buddy has a friend in Hong Kong who bought...

No my buddy has a friend in Hong Kong who bought one for him. I'm in Southern California and have numerous dealers with pretty much every brand available. I plan on riding the Tarmac, Emonda,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-16, 03:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,196
Posted By HCB

Looking for a new bike-$4500 budget

Hey guys,

I've been riding my Giant Defy endurance bike for two years now (about 10K miles) and I'm ready for an upgrade this summer. I love my bike but what got me thinking of upgrade was riding...
04-20-16, 01:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,152
Posted By HCB

Please explain.

Please explain.
04-20-16, 01:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,152
Posted By HCB

Can I add a suspension fork to my hybrid (non-suspeniosn) MB?

Hey guys,

I have a Giant Toughroad SLR 29er (non-suspension) with Shimano SLX and Stans ZTR Arch EX wheels. I'm a roadie but sometime do cross country riding with friends who ride hard tails and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-16, 10:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,279
Posted By HCB

Looking for lightweight climbing wheels for up to $1200

Hey guys,

Currently riding on Zipp 303's and absolutely love these wheels. Unfortunately I live in a fairly windy area where my even my fairly modest 45mm wheel side walls push me all over the...
03-14-16, 06:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,164
Posted By HCB

Can someone tell me the model year of this Specialized Rockhopper?

My sister wants to get rid of this bike and buy a beach cruiser. Sorry I meant Rockhopper, not Stompjumper.
Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-16, 05:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,698
Posted By HCB

[QUOTE=WalksOn2Wheels;18591238]I have the 510,...

[QUOTE=WalksOn2Wheels;18591238]I have the 510, but I am going to go out on a limb and guess that your backlight was on the whole time. The 510 has an option where the backlight turns on only when you...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-16, 04:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,698
Posted By HCB

Question about Garmin 520

Hey guys,


We did a a century ride yesterday and my recently replaced Garmin 520 died 5-hours into the ride. Yes it was fully charged. I never got a chance to use my first Garmin 520 long enough...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-16, 11:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,395
Posted By HCB

I agree with everything you wrote. Unfortunately...

I agree with everything you wrote. Unfortunately the guy is head strong and refuses to look at anything else. Personally I recommended an endurance bike with 105, carbon frame, and disk brakes. Oh...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-16, 04:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,395
Posted By HCB

Cannondale CAAD 8 or 12 for a beginner?

My buddy is ready to upgrade from a Trek hybrid to a real road bike. He's been looking at the 2016 Cannonade CAAD 8 and 12 models that are well under $2K and come with Shimano 105's. What do you guys...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-16, 08:49 PM
Replies: 558
Views: 209,110
Posted By HCB

My 2014 Defy with Ultegra 6800 and Zipp 303's.

My 2014 Defy with Ultegra 6800 and Zipp 303's.
01-02-16, 10:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 682
Posted By HCB

Need iPhone handlebar mount to shoot video

There are plenty of mounting kits for iPhones to be mounted on your handlebar. But they all seem for GPS use. Any that will allow the phone to be mounted horizontally in a position to shoot video?
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-15, 05:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,802
Posted By HCB

Looks like their prices (according to Bikeradar)...

Looks like their prices (according to Bikeradar) start at $2,200 for the frameset.
12-21-15, 02:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,446
Posted By HCB

I ended up using tire liners on my current Maxxis...

I ended up using tire liners on my current Maxxis tires. So far, so good.
12-15-15, 12:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,336
Posted By HCB

My milk carton isn't too fancy.

My milk carton isn't too fancy.
12-14-15, 03:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,336
Posted By HCB

I'm using a Compact Manfrotto 190 CXPro4 Carbon...

I'm using a Compact Manfrotto 190 CXPro4 Carbon tripod along with a Thinktank Airport Essential backpack. Total weight for both is under 30lbs.
12-06-15, 07:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,446
Posted By HCB

Well the Maxxis cost $80-90 each and seem to...

Well the Maxxis cost $80-90 each and seem to puncture pretty fast.
12-06-15, 07:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,446
Posted By HCB

Need tire recommendation for a commuter/utility bike ( size 29" 2.0)

Hey guys,

I just punctured my two-week-old Maxxis Maxxlite Speed 29", 2.0 tire. I ride a hybrid type, non-suspension, mountain bike which I use for commuting and utility. Majority of my rides,...
12-03-15, 12:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,336
Posted By HCB

Doing a photo project on bike-need suggestions

Hey guys

I'm planning on doing a long term project photographing architecture all around the downtown area. The plan is to use my bike (Giant Toughroad SLR) with a rear rack and a covered milk...
11-28-15, 07:09 PM
Replies: 596
Views: 308,541
Posted By HCB

Just finished installing upgrades on my Toughroad...

Just finished installing upgrades on my Toughroad SLR. Stan's ZTR Arch EX 29 wheels with Shimano SLX groupset. The bike feels and rides noticeably better than before. The wheels spin way better and...
11-23-15, 02:27 PM
Replies: 596
Views: 308,541
Posted By HCB

Good post. I'm a roadie and this is my first jack...

Good post. I'm a roadie and this is my first jack (SLR2) of all trade bike. It rides really nice though the wheels and components are in desperate need of an upgrade. So much so I ordered a Shimano...
11-22-15, 02:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 788
Posted By HCB

up tp $350 budget for 29" wheels

Hey guys,

I have a Giant Toughroad SLR bike that is basically a hybrid/hardtail 29" bike with no suspension. I use the bike for utility on asphalt and concrete 90% of the time. Performance on on...
11-19-15, 09:13 AM
Replies: 596
Views: 308,541
Posted By HCB

Its for a big phone.

Its for a big phone.
11-18-15, 10:16 PM
Replies: 596
Views: 308,541
Posted By HCB

Just got mine this afternoon.

Just got mine this afternoon.
11-11-15, 01:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,284
Posted By HCB

Unfortunately the Quad Lock requires me to use...

Unfortunately the Quad Lock requires me to use their case and not my own. I use an iPro Lens case which allows me to attach lenses to the case. I really don't want to replace the really tight fitting...
11-10-15, 08:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,284
Posted By HCB

need to mount my iPhone 6S w/case on handlebar-need recommendation

Hey guys,

I need to mount my iPhone 6S with case on my handlebar. What are some quality mounting solutions?
Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-15, 05:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,289
Posted By HCB

I did somewhat the same thing. My buddy sold me...

I did somewhat the same thing. My buddy sold me his Origin 8 Chinese Carbon bike for $200. I stripped the bike down to the frame and kept it while selling everything else on eBay and Craigslist for...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-15, 05:22 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,794
Posted By HCB

Amazon, Competitive Cyclist, Chain reaction,...

Amazon, Competitive Cyclist, Chain reaction, Nashbar, Planet Cyclery, and eBay.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-15, 10:43 PM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 528,755
Posted By HCB

Liked your pic so I did some PS work on it. Hope...

Liked your pic so I did some PS work on it. Hope you don't mind.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-15, 10:44 AM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,641
Posted By HCB

2016 Zipp 303's and a Giro Air Attack Shield

2016 Zipp 303's and a Giro Air Attack Shield
10-19-15, 10:05 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,569
Posted By HCB

My Lezyne Micro rear light fell off my bike...

My Lezyne Micro rear light fell off my bike yesterday. :cry:
10-19-15, 10:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 824
Posted By HCB

Bluetooth iPhone headphone recommendation needed

Hey guys,

I'm looking for some decent bluetooth headphones for my iPhone 6S that will fit nicely with a helmet on. My budget is $100.

Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-15, 12:41 PM
Replies: 27,391
Views: 18,377,367
Posted By HCB

Just picked up this Carbon frame Origin 8 from my...

Just picked up this Carbon frame Origin 8 from my buddy for $200 and added my older Mavic Ksyrium Elite S wheels, and FSA handlebars. I plan on using this as a trainer and second bike. The bike rides...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-15, 11:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,491
Posted By HCB

Good tire option for Cyclops Fluid 2 trainer?

I've been looking at the Cycleops and Vittoria options so far. What do you guys recommend?

Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-15, 03:47 PM
Replies: 3,140
Views: 934,730
Posted By HCB

I was about to post this after ordering half...

I was about to post this after ordering half dozen tires.
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