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Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-16, 08:14 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 10,262
Posted By RoderWrench

I set a goal for my ride in my head before I...

I set a goal for my ride in my head before I begin to ride.

Sometimes it's to hold a 20 mph average speed, sometimes it's to not break a sweat because I'm on flat pedals wearing jeans.

Every...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-16, 08:10 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,532
Posted By RoderWrench

Don't forget all-road. Road bike geometry with...

Don't forget all-road. Road bike geometry with room for 38-42 tires. It's not just marketing. All these bikes have differences. The type is just what the bike design was optimized for. Of course...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-16, 04:50 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 27,147
Posted By RoderWrench

Vans work great on pinned platforms and it's not...

Vans work great on pinned platforms and it's not hard to find them for $40 or less.

If you do decide to ride clipped in, the Sidi Genius you mentioned are a great choice, but consider the Sidi...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-16, 08:05 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,270
Posted By RoderWrench

I read about both incidents, so tragic and sad. ...

I read about both incidents, so tragic and sad. Sorry for your loss.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-16, 06:32 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,657
Posted By RoderWrench

It REALLY isn't the bike, accidentally did science.

I found this interesting. I cycle commute to work. In the past week or so during my evening commute, I gave an all out effort on a Strava sprint segment. Three different days, on three very...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-16, 06:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,298
Posted By RoderWrench

"That day", is the biggest reason I ride. There...

"That day", is the biggest reason I ride. There is no better feeling. Great to hear it's still possible to have them at 70! Thank you!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-16, 06:14 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,757
Posted By RoderWrench

My guess is that the golfer bet his buddy $500...

My guess is that the golfer bet his buddy $500 that he could hit that cyclist in the head.

He's not a good guy....but he is a good golfer.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-16, 04:56 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,856
Posted By RoderWrench

I don't really disagree with you. But...if a...

I don't really disagree with you. But...if a wheel can feel more comfortable then it also can also feel less comfortable, right? I imagine a stiff wheel would be perceived as being less...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-16, 03:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,027
Posted By RoderWrench

I believe Cannondale does this by design. I have...

I believe Cannondale does this by design. I have a similar groove on my Slate because there is no paint under the clamp, only a primer type coating. It's actually a different color. I know this...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-16, 06:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,680
Posted By RoderWrench

Helps being able to ride such a small frame. ...

Helps being able to ride such a small frame. That headtube looks like a bottom bracket shell.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-16, 09:20 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 17,403
Posted By RoderWrench

Scenarios for this aren't so far fetched. I have...

Scenarios for this aren't so far fetched. I have a ten mile commute and a busy life, so the bulk of my workouts are on those commutes. Yes, I can ride a light bike and just make the route longer, I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-16, 06:34 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 17,403
Posted By RoderWrench

The OP's first point is correct, over a set...

The OP's first point is correct, over a set route, you are going to get a better workout with a heavier bike. Power being equal- the heavier bike will be slower and the workout will be longer OR...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-16, 05:29 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,944
Posted By RoderWrench

I doubt it. One of the most common rusty beach...

I doubt it. One of the most common rusty beach cruisers you'll find is the Huffy Cranbrook. It has a 44:19 gear ratio, 60.2 gear inches. Bradley would have to maintain a 120RPM cadence to go only...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-16, 09:58 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 7,983
Posted By RoderWrench

I'm not at all surprised top pros like Sagan are...

I'm not at all surprised top pros like Sagan are against disc brakes. He has spent his life mastering the art of bike handling. Part of his mastery is over rim brakes. Cable friction, cable...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-16, 07:23 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 7,983
Posted By RoderWrench

If Eddy Merckx is correct, than why are so many...

If Eddy Merckx is correct, than why are so many current racers concerned that a mixed field of disc and rim brake bikes is dangerous? If braking was the same, there would be no danger. Braking is...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-16, 01:09 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,929
Posted By RoderWrench

Call outs are expected when you know who you're...

Call outs are expected when you know who you're riding with. However, the first time you call out "on your left" with a stranger, and they respond by suddenly swerving left, you may rethink your...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-16, 06:27 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 7,983
Posted By RoderWrench

If everyone throughout time had that attitude,...

If everyone throughout time had that attitude, we'd still be on wooden rim singlespeeds. Racing has always used the technical advances of the day. Just because you have chosen to stop accepting new...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-16, 07:51 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 7,983
Posted By RoderWrench

I wonder if those in favor of banning disc...

I wonder if those in favor of banning disc brakes, would also be for banning chains and sprockets in favor of belt drives and IGH's?

Are you REALLY against discs because of safety concerns?

Or...
04-27-16, 06:43 AM
Replies: 5,734
Views: 1,637,690
Posted By RoderWrench

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w154/motorpsykl...

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Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-16, 04:56 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,589
Posted By RoderWrench

Don't forget shooting the double-guns at all the...

Don't forget shooting the double-guns at all the girlies.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-16, 07:52 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,507
Posted By RoderWrench

That's not even the most ridiculous thing I've...

That's not even the most ridiculous thing I've seen in the last ten minutes.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-16, 06:43 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,710
Posted By RoderWrench

Your probably being a little over sensitive. He...

Your probably being a little over sensitive. He didn't say the culture was the same. The point of the thread is that Masi is no longer Italian. If we were talking about North American made...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-16, 09:38 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,321
Posted By RoderWrench

Carry it in your jersey, Rule 31, blah, blah,...

Carry it in your jersey, Rule 31, blah, blah, blah....

If you really are dedicated to aero...HTFU!


Wrap your spare tube like this.....



...slather on some White Lightning, and carry it...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-16, 10:36 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,007
Posted By RoderWrench

The rear wheel might be another story. I haven't...

The rear wheel might be another story. I haven't attempted to remove it yet. Maybe tonight when I convert the rear to tubeless. It's a through axle, but it has a quick release lever on it, not...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-16, 10:13 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,007
Posted By RoderWrench

Yes. But the caliper bracket is slotted, so you...

Yes. But the caliper bracket is slotted, so you only have to loosen the 5mm mount bolts to slide the caliper off. They're the same 5mm size as the spindle bolt. It's really not a big deal. You...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-16, 07:59 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,007
Posted By RoderWrench

I'm one of the weirdos, pulled the trigger two...

I'm one of the weirdos, pulled the trigger two days ago. So far, very happy. I'm a fast commuter/slow roadie. I wanted roadbike speed with the ability to smooth out bad midwestern streets. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-16, 01:42 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,980
Posted By RoderWrench

Very cool. Reminiscent of the Smiths speedo on a...

Very cool. Reminiscent of the Smiths speedo on a Vincent Black Shadow.

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$500 bucks is cheap for the intended market.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-16, 02:52 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,016,985
Posted By RoderWrench

Oh man, this quote is tempting me! It's exactly...

Oh man, this quote is tempting me! It's exactly what I wanted to hear.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-16, 10:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,145
Posted By RoderWrench

I was told 11sp cranks can be used on 10sp...

I was told 11sp cranks can be used on 10sp setups. I'm running a compact DA9000 crank on a 7900 without any issues.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-16, 09:56 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,990
Posted By RoderWrench

Look a little closer. His shoulders are hunched....

Look a little closer. His shoulders are hunched. His elbows are 2-3 inches inboard of each brake hood. If that is his actual shoulder width, he would need bars so narrow, that they don't exist. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-16, 08:34 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,990
Posted By RoderWrench

You do realize elbows are set wider than the...

You do realize elbows are set wider than the hands because of UCI rules?

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I'm not a doctor, but this man appears to be breathing.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-16, 08:23 AM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,016,985
Posted By RoderWrench

Wow, this is damn near the exact bike I've been...

Wow, this is damn near the exact bike I've been building in my head for a long time now, right down to the handlebar rando bag! I do an urban commute on a steel 26" wheel bike with Pasela's or on my...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-16, 07:22 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,887
Posted By RoderWrench

an·ec·do·tal (of an account) not...

an·ec·do·tal

(of an account) not necessarily true or reliable, because based on personal accounts rather than facts or research.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-16, 06:46 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,269
Posted By RoderWrench

I heard red bikes draw too much police attention.

I heard red bikes draw too much police attention.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-16, 06:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,887
Posted By RoderWrench

Because the OP's original question was "Could it...

Because the OP's original question was "Could it be possible that having fixed cleats(that are fitted for your properly) actually reduce pain?", not "Please tell me everything you think you know...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-16, 10:07 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,990
Posted By RoderWrench

It's preference. The narrowest you're...

It's preference. The narrowest you're comfortable with, for aero. Shoulder width is a good place to start. Mountain bikes are 650-800cm, motorcycles are similar. Their shoulder blades don't snap...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-16, 09:06 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,695
Posted By RoderWrench

Empathy is a very rare ability.

Empathy is a very rare ability.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-16, 06:04 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 22,767
Posted By RoderWrench

^This. Since both KOM's were set on the same...

^This. Since both KOM's were set on the same day, it seems likely to me there was a serious tailwind that day.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-16, 06:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 877
Posted By RoderWrench

I wonder what the lap record is on that test...

I wonder what the lap record is on that test track.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-16, 12:46 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 53,450
Posted By RoderWrench

Funny you say that, racing is the other major...

Funny you say that, racing is the other major factor in innovation. I won't even pretend to think that you really believe you can compare a 1916 bicycle with a 2016. You're just silly.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-16, 11:11 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 53,450
Posted By RoderWrench

Counterfeiting hurts the entire bike industry and...

Counterfeiting hurts the entire bike industry and all cycling consumers. It doesn't matter if counterfeiters target only elite brands. The innovations high-end brands develop very often become...
03-21-16, 07:52 AM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,600,031
Posted By RoderWrench

..took my first ride with new pedals. XTR...

..took my first ride with new pedals. XTR PD-M9000. I measured 320g(pair).
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w154/motorpsykler/F8FDF54C-EDD6-457E-947E-7E3287CBACAF.png


I was running these...
03-10-16, 07:16 AM
Replies: 5,734
Views: 1,637,690
Posted By RoderWrench

Those uneven seat stays would make me lose my...

Those uneven seat stays would make me lose my mind. IDK what the idea was there, but it looks horrible.
03-07-16, 11:52 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 8,548
Posted By RoderWrench

I hope we're trolling here.

I hope we're trolling here.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-16, 07:41 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 12,676
Posted By RoderWrench

If you're the type that needs to constantly...

If you're the type that needs to constantly compare yourself to others for motivation, get on Strava. Segment KOM's were made for you. It's better than a ruler in a gang bang line.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-16, 05:46 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 24,415
Posted By RoderWrench

I've seen this objection before and I honestly...

I've seen this objection before and I honestly don't get it. Why does it matter? If an established company wants to test a market before investing in a production run of a new product, who does it...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-16, 10:00 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,184
Posted By RoderWrench

If you have the new bike bug, go for it! If you...

If you have the new bike bug, go for it! If you shop wisely though, you can upgrade your Giant to Dura Ace 9000 calipers for about $200. They'll give you all the braking you'll ever need. I...
03-01-16, 11:36 AM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 849,856
Posted By RoderWrench

These are JA, but they are positively elegant...

These are JA, but they are positively elegant compared to that GT chopsaw hack that I can't unsee.

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03-01-16, 10:14 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,068
Posted By RoderWrench

2016 POTY nominee

2016 POTY nominee
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-16, 09:23 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 14,315
Posted By RoderWrench

From the studies that I have read. Flashing...

From the studies that I have read. Flashing lights are picked up by the driver's eyes sooner, but steady lights are easier for drivers to judge distance to.

I'm sure that I have read that the...
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