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Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-18, 11:13 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,039
Posted By Jay Olson

Replace the pump head with a Hirame Pump Head...

Replace the pump head with a Hirame Pump Head Yoko. I bought one at alexscycle.com (https://alexscycle.com/products/hirame-pump-head-yoko-1) but I think they are available elsewhere. I use mine on an...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-17, 10:49 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,704
Posted By Jay Olson

I have a Lightning...

I have a Lightning (http://www.lightningbikes.com/cranks/index.html) crankset on my gravel bike with 42/30T (94mm BCD) Vuelta chainrings and another on my climbing bike with 40/28T (104/64mm BCD)...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-27-17, 08:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,828
Posted By Jay Olson

I use them on my CruX and I like them. I use them...

I use them on my CruX and I like them. I use them with a pair of Sidis for gravel rides, some Northwave winter shoes for winter riding, and some Specialized shoes for casual riding, I have only had...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-17, 06:18 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,322
Posted By Jay Olson

If there is something that goes all around the...

If there is something that goes all around the frame, then your frame requires a clamp-on style front derailleur. However, you can get separate adapters that let you run a braze-on style front...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-17, 05:18 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,322
Posted By Jay Olson

I am using 2016 Chorus levers. As you probably...

I am using 2016 Chorus levers. As you probably know, in 2015 Campagnolo changed the cable pull for their shifters/derailleurs in Chorus and above gruppos. Only Athena retained the old cable pull....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-17, 03:22 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,322
Posted By Jay Olson

Actually, Potenza is compatible with 2015 and...

Actually, Potenza is compatible with 2015 and later Chorus, Record and Super Record (other than use of the 32T rear cog with a non-Potenza rear derailleur). I use Chorus ergopowers with Potenza...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-16, 03:45 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,336
Posted By Jay Olson

I have several pair of the Classic bibs, one pair...

I have several pair of the Classic bibs, one pair of the Core, and one of the Lightweight, all in the same size. I appreciate the more relaxed fit of the classic bibs, and find them the most...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-22-16, 06:38 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 29,227
Posted By Jay Olson

I use 42x30T chainrings (Vuelta SE Plus 94mm BCD...

I use 42x30T chainrings (Vuelta SE Plus 94mm BCD on Lightning cranks) and an 11-28 cassette.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-16, 02:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,247
Posted By Jay Olson

I used to ride FMB Paris Roubaix tubulars, but I...

I used to ride FMB Paris Roubaix tubulars, but I had some problems with the tires holding air. This was not due to the latex tubes, as the front held air much longer. It may have been a problem with...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-16, 04:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,030
Posted By Jay Olson

If you look about halfway down the page at Parlee...

If you look about halfway down the page at Parlee Cycles - Grace Bicycles - Holliston, MA (http://gracebicycles.com/articles/parlee-cycles-pg192.htm) you can see a picture of a bike with 39x26 front...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-16, 01:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,517
Posted By Jay Olson

The spec sheet ...

The spec sheet (http://speedplay.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.zerospecs) does not indicate that there is a difference in stack height. The screws in the shim kits (for shoes with 4-hole soles) are...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-16, 07:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,045
Posted By Jay Olson

Low price, durability, good ride: pick 2.

Low price, durability, good ride: pick 2.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-15, 09:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,609
Posted By Jay Olson

If you want Speedplay pedals and use an SPD...

If you want Speedplay pedals and use an SPD compatible shoe, you can use the Frog or Syzr pedals.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-15, 04:15 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,659
Posted By Jay Olson

There is a Continental tire called the Grand Prix...

There is a Continental tire called the Grand Prix GT that is meant to be more robust than the GP 4000 but not as clunky as the Gatorskins or 4 Seasons. Specifically, the sidewalls are supposed to be...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-06-15, 08:22 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 25,018
Posted By Jay Olson

Specialed Crux has 42.5 mm chainstay length and...

Specialed Crux has 42.5 mm chainstay length and can do at least 40 mm tires. Available in Aluminum or Carbon.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-15, 09:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 20,063
Posted By Jay Olson

I thought that as well. I think it worked because...

I thought that as well. I think it worked because the limit adjustments prevent the chain from going far enough to the outside to come off.

It was not possible to adjust "correctly", because the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-15, 09:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 20,063
Posted By Jay Olson

Limited adjustability is one disadvantage of a...

Limited adjustability is one disadvantage of a braze-on front derailleur mount. With the current trend towards strangely shaped tubes, it is getting harder to find a carbon frame that takes a...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-15, 06:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 20,063
Posted By Jay Olson

What is the reason for the small gap between the...

What is the reason for the small gap between the top of the large chainring and the bottom of the front derailleur? I have a bike with a braze-on front derailleur mount. For a while it had a crankset...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-04-15, 09:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,045
Posted By Jay Olson

Yes, the difference in comfort is huge. Depending...

Yes, the difference in comfort is huge. Depending on tread pattern, the difference in speed may not be so much.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-15, 09:08 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,678
Posted By Jay Olson

If you can't run a triple (or don't want to),...

If you can't run a triple (or don't want to), there are double cranksets that can go smaller than the 34T of a "standard" compact. For instance, the SUGINO OX901D Compact Plus+ 11spd crankset...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-21-15, 09:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,792
Posted By Jay Olson

In the summer, I run 40mm Clement MSOs on my...

In the summer, I run 40mm Clement MSOs on my Crux. I think you should be able to go up to 42mm, but you might not have enough clearance for rocks, mud, etc.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-21-15, 10:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,792
Posted By Jay Olson

The Diverge is Specialized's go-almost-anywhere...

The Diverge is Specialized's go-almost-anywhere bike. Maybe it is like mountain bikes that people only ride on the road. Their go-anywhere bike is the AWOL. If you don't need/want to bring much with...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-15, 07:24 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,336
Posted By Jay Olson

Campy 2015 Chorus and above have different cable...

Campy 2015 Chorus and above have different cable pull ratios, so the mix-and-match situation has become more complicated. When it comes to shifters and derailleurs, 2015 Chorus, Record and Super...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-15, 08:50 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,336
Posted By Jay Olson

Another option that gives you low gears and a...

Another option that gives you low gears and a silver finish is to get something like SUGINO OX901D Compact Plus+ 11spd crankset...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-15, 06:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,183
Posted By Jay Olson

That sounds like an adjustment problem with the...

That sounds like an adjustment problem with the front derailleur or maybe the chainrings are worn or improperly installed.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-15, 03:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,183
Posted By Jay Olson

I have one bike with a 48/34T Campy Record...

I have one bike with a 48/34T Campy Record compact 10-speed crankset (with square taper bottom bracket). The derailleurs are early Record 11-speed, and the chain and cassette are Chorus 11-speed. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-15, 01:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 904
Posted By Jay Olson

No, in the U.S., the price for an iPhone 6 at...

No, in the U.S., the price for an iPhone 6 at launch was about the same as the price of the equivalent (in storage capacity) 6s at launch. In Canada, the 6s was about $200 more.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-15, 12:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 904
Posted By Jay Olson

Prices are set at the beginning of the model...

Prices are set at the beginning of the model year, when the merchants order for the upcoming season. The prices stay relatively constant for that model year, because they reflect the cost to the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-15, 07:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 816
Posted By Jay Olson

The main thing to look for is that your package...

The main thing to look for is that your package will be delivered with Canada Post. With UPS, Fedex, DHL, etc. you will almost always pay customs plus a large "brokerage fee". When Canada Post...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-15, 03:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,181
Posted By Jay Olson

I don't live in Montreal, but I had a fit done at...

I don't live in Montreal, but I had a fit done at Cycle Technique (788 Atwater) and I thought they had a large selection of everything. The selection is perhaps more high-end, but they had a lot of...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-15, 08:46 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 9,429
Posted By Jay Olson

Hed Belgium or Ambrosio Nemesis

Hed Belgium or Ambrosio Nemesis
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-15, 05:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,798
Posted By Jay Olson

The bonKa series is designed for above freezing...

The bonKa series is designed for above freezing winter temperatures, which you probably have. For night riding, the bonKa jacket might not be great, because the back is black, regardless of the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-29-15, 07:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 31,186
Posted By Jay Olson

I use the Schwalbe Marathon Supreme in 700x35 in...

I use the Schwalbe Marathon Supreme in 700x35 in the winter on my Specialized CruX. It does really well on pavement, and not too shabby on the kinds of dirt and gravel that don't require knobs. It's...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-05-15, 07:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,083
Posted By Jay Olson

I have the CruX E5 Sport, which is the Cyclocross...

I have the CruX E5 Sport, which is the Cyclocross version of the E5 Evo (i.e. 46/36 chainrings instead of 50/34).

I use it for winter road riding with 35mm Schwalbe Marathon Supreme tires and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-15, 01:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,903
Posted By Jay Olson

In the Continental range, if you want something a...

In the Continental range, if you want something a little more sturdy than the GP 4000 and a little better riding than a Gatorskin or Four Seasons, they have a Grand Prix GT. They are a bit harder to...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-14, 08:29 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 77,812
Posted By Jay Olson

Everybody's definition of what makes a "gravel...

Everybody's definition of what makes a "gravel bike" is different, but to my mind, you need the capability of running big tires (i.e. 38mm or more). By this criteria, the Diverge misses out. However,...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-14, 05:33 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 77,812
Posted By Jay Olson

Actually, the best bike (from Specialized) for...

Actually, the best bike (from Specialized) for gravel is the Crux. Prices are less than comparable Diverge models, 38mm (maybe even 40mm) tires are no problem, geometry isn't bad, and they are...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-14, 05:57 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,275
Posted By Jay Olson

I just started riding with lights on my early...

I just started riding with lights on my early morning training rides, and I bought the Light and Motion combo with Urban 350 front and Vis 180 Micro rear. I have enough seat post showing that I can...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-14, 07:34 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 77,812
Posted By Jay Olson

From reading the spec sheet, it is amazing how...

From reading the spec sheet, it is amazing how close these two bikes are to each other. The only major difference I can see is that the Diverge has about a 4mm lower bottom bracket and 20mm shorter...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-14, 06:39 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 77,812
Posted By Jay Olson

The OP was talking bikes with disc brakes, and I...

The OP was talking bikes with disc brakes, and I am pretty sure I have read that the Roubaix disc can handle 32c tires, and maybe even larger.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-14, 04:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,538
Posted By Jay Olson

Wheels (and frames for that matter) for disc...

Wheels (and frames for that matter) for disc brakes are incompatible with wheels/frames for rim brakes. In addition to the mounts for the rotors, they also have 135mm rear spacing (or sometimes...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-14, 02:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,413
Posted By Jay Olson

My brother has a pair of these on his old Lemond,...

My brother has a pair of these on his old Lemond, but I don't think he has ridden them much. If you like the look, then maybe they are worth it. Otherwise, they are neither light nor aero, and if you...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-14, 07:51 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 105,990
Posted By Jay Olson

Info is up now on Specialized's U.S. web site:...

Info is up now on Specialized's U.S. web site: Specialized Bicycle Components (http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/2015-early-launch-bikes/diverge)

Anyone know if they will be available in...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-14, 06:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,735
Posted By Jay Olson

When the ones that come with the tape fall out...

When the ones that come with the tape fall out and get lost, I replace them with Velox plugs.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-14, 08:33 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 105,990
Posted By Jay Olson

Many were hoping that it would be a "Gravel...

Many were hoping that it would be a "Gravel Bike", whatever that means. However, the indications are that the max tire size is 35mm, and the wheelbase is shorter than the Crux, so it is a bit of a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-14, 05:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,688
Posted By Jay Olson

Electrical tape as well. Just apply tape over the...

Electrical tape as well. Just apply tape over the hole, then poke the valve through.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-14, 01:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,688
Posted By Jay Olson

As google says, do you mean "HED Belgium C2?". ...

As google says, do you mean "HED Belgium C2?".

I have the yellow ones, and they work well on my HED Belgium C2 rims. Just to make sure the plugs don't fall out when changing a tire, I covered...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-14, 08:33 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,666
Posted By Jay Olson

I have not tried them, but Boure make a number of...

I have not tried them, but Boure make a number of lightweight, UPF-28 long sleeve jerseys, designed for use in hot weather. For instance, Club UPF-28 Long Sleeve Full-Zip Cycling Jersey - Bouré...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-14, 07:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,209
Posted By Jay Olson

Schwalbe Marathon Supreme are also good.

Schwalbe Marathon Supreme are also good.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-14, 05:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,624
Posted By Jay Olson

Time make some of the best frames around, and...

Time make some of the best frames around, and they make them in France. If the fit is right for you, the only drawback is the price.

My main bike is a Colnago EPS, but I have a Time Edge RS...
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