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02-01-17, 12:47 AM
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Posted By UmneyDurak

Finished building, setting up, fitted my new race...

Finished building, setting up, fitted my new race bike. Shake down ride tomorrow morning.
Can't believe it came in at 16.2 pounds. I know for some here it's "heavy", but I think this is is the...
01-23-17, 01:27 AM
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Posted By UmneyDurak

So what is considered light these days? Not like...

So what is considered light these days? Not like super light climbing only wheels, but for general racing like crits?
How would these compare?
Front: 712
Rear: 833

Just the wheels, without...
12-30-16, 07:29 PM
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Posted By UmneyDurak

The weight of Metrons is suspect. The 81 tubular...

The weight of Metrons is suspect. The 81 tubular weight less then 55 tubular. o.O

I should weight mine seating in the box when I get home. :lol:
12-30-16, 12:32 PM
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Posted By UmneyDurak

Which wheels? Reason I want 25mm wide is...

Which wheels?

Reason I want 25mm wide is that my new race wheels are 25mm, and on new summer/race bike (that I still need to build :lol:), adjusting brake width is PITA, and I am lazy. lol
12-29-16, 09:42 PM
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Posted By UmneyDurak

Thanks Marketing. :lol: So are...

Thanks



Marketing. :lol:
So are those the generic Chinese carbon rims everyone keeps talking about?



They do have Flo 30 in my price range. Aluminium, but beggars can't be choosers....
12-29-16, 04:47 PM
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Posted By UmneyDurak

Well #3 is optional.

Well #3 is optional.
12-29-16, 04:20 PM
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Posted By UmneyDurak

I am looking for training wheels. Requirements ...

I am looking for training wheels.
Requirements
1) width 25mm
2) under $600
3) Carbon braking surface (Highly preferred, but with price restriction might not be possible)

Any suggestions?
12-15-16, 01:10 AM
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Posted By UmneyDurak

Perfect. :lol:

Perfect. :lol:
12-15-16, 12:04 AM
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Posted By UmneyDurak

OK, thanks for feedback. I'll keep the 38cm bars...

OK, thanks for feedback. I'll keep the 38cm bars and see how it goes this season.
12-14-16, 03:15 PM
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Posted By UmneyDurak

I am 5'9" I guess I am short too. :lol: For...

I am 5'9" I guess I am short too. :lol:
For sprinting, is it a big hinderance, or just something that needs to be adjusted to?
12-14-16, 02:30 AM
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Posted By UmneyDurak

It doesn't interfere with breathing? The carbon...

It doesn't interfere with breathing?
The carbon S-Works? How many miles on them?
12-14-16, 12:35 AM
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Posted By UmneyDurak

So... My new Zipp 70 SL Aero handle bars showed...

So... My new Zipp 70 SL Aero handle bars showed up. Due to snafu they are 38cm vs 40cm. It's a special order, so I can't return them.
So dilemma, just say screw it and race with them, or try to...
12-01-16, 02:09 AM
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Posted By UmneyDurak

Cool, thanks. :thumb: I run Micheline...

Cool, thanks. :thumb:


I run Micheline Pro4 or Grip version on the front and Contis Gp4ks 2 on the back. Lasts quite a while, and haven't had issues with grip on wet roads. Unlike with Turbos...
11-29-16, 10:09 PM
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Posted By UmneyDurak

Sweet. :D

Sweet. :D
11-29-16, 07:58 PM
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Posted By UmneyDurak

Sorry one more question. On my rain bike I have...

Sorry one more question. On my rain bike I have clampon FD. Looks like FD for electronic stuff is brazeon. Will there be an issue to use it with an clampon to brazeon adapter?
Something like this...
11-29-16, 04:54 PM
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Posted By UmneyDurak

Thanks for feedback. How does it deal with...

Thanks for feedback.
How does it deal with grime and ****. I am also thinking upgrading my rain bike to 11 speed, and going with etap there also.
I know CA + rain = lulz, what? But still it does...
11-28-16, 03:37 PM
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Posted By UmneyDurak

OK, one of the articles made it sound like it's...

OK, one of the articles made it sound like it's substantially slower.



Yeah, 1000km seems good enough for me. That would be every 3-4 weeks, and it's easy to unplug put on charger, re-plug. The...
11-27-16, 11:53 PM
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Posted By UmneyDurak

Hmm after a bit more googling, I am considering...

Hmm after a bit more googling, I am considering etap. Not dealing with freaken wires and figuring out if battery can be shoved in to the seatpost appeals to me. Couple articles shifting on the back...
11-25-16, 06:25 PM
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Posted By UmneyDurak

Synchro shifting?

Synchro shifting?
11-25-16, 05:54 PM
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Posted By UmneyDurak

So is it worth waiting for? Hmm.. The e-Tap...

So is it worth waiting for?

Hmm.. The e-Tap looks attractive too. No wires...
11-25-16, 03:17 AM
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Posted By UmneyDurak

PBK is having sale onShimano Ultegra Di2 6870. ...

PBK is having sale onShimano Ultegra Di2 6870.
I am seriously considering getting it. Anyone regret going to electronic shifting, and anything I am missing? Like a better version around the corner,...
08-30-16, 12:00 PM
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Posted By UmneyDurak

I swap mine between my race bike and my rain...

I swap mine between my race bike and my rain bike, but BBs are the same.
08-29-16, 11:00 PM
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Posted By UmneyDurak

Hi. Thank you for the offer. I ended up buying a...

Hi. Thank you for the offer. I ended up buying a set of Vision Metron 81 tubulars from teammate. Speaking of tubular rims and gluing them. If anyone have an opinion on this thread I started.......
08-28-16, 01:28 AM
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Posted By UmneyDurak

I am going to pull a trigger on Fast Forward F6R...

I am going to pull a trigger on Fast Forward F6R Tubular DT240s Wheelset (http://www.probikekit.com/bicycle-wheels/fast-forward-f6r-tubular-dt240s-wheelset-black-decals-shimano/11085049.html) for...
08-24-16, 08:42 AM
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Posted By UmneyDurak

Anyone used Fast Forward F6R wheels? More...

Anyone used Fast Forward F6R wheels? More specifically their 60mm tubulars. What is the impression?
07-05-16, 10:53 PM
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Posted By UmneyDurak

Kool, thanks. I guess I'll start looking for good...

Kool, thanks. I guess I'll start looking for good deals on electronic shifters, and decide shimano vs sram.
Should I start a thread in Road Cycling? :roflmao2:
07-05-16, 04:00 PM
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Posted By UmneyDurak

I am actually interested in this also. I have...

I am actually interested in this also.
I have dura ace SRM with rival rest. I was throwing around upgrading to electronic shifting on the race bike, but I don't want to replace SRM.
11-12-15, 01:35 AM
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Posted By UmneyDurak

For those with SRM PC7, when you upload to strava...

For those with SRM PC7, when you upload to strava does it pick up altitude gain from files?
07-12-15, 06:31 PM
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Posted By UmneyDurak

No, I guess I could. I have a couple I use while...

No, I guess I could. I have a couple I use while motorcycle wrenching. Although what is it 15NM? I am pretty sure I tightened it past that. For better or worse.
07-12-15, 05:09 PM
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Posted By UmneyDurak

Anyone loctite their seat bolts? Second weekend...

Anyone loctite their seat bolts? Second weekend in a row they came loose. This time one actually fell out. :| I had never had this happen, and not second time in two weeks. I am thinking putting some...
04-27-15, 02:18 AM
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Posted By UmneyDurak

or toupe + if you are looking for a bit more...

or toupe + if you are looking for a bit more padding.
08-24-14, 07:38 PM
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Posted By UmneyDurak

I haz DurAce and run sram shifters, derailures,...

I haz DurAce and run sram shifters, derailures, but shimano cassette and chain. Works nice.
I used to have a regular Force Crank and it was POS, but it was one of the first iterations. I am sure...
08-23-14, 06:46 PM
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Posted By UmneyDurak

I used to ride on Specialized Turbos, but...

I used to ride on Specialized Turbos, but honestly prefer Pro4s. They last a bit longer, less issues with quality, and I think they have better grip in the wet.
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