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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-07-16, 11:15 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 566,179
Posted By Duke of Kent

Just cracked open the Enduro TorqTite XD-15 BB on...

Just cracked open the Enduro TorqTite XD-15 BB on my MTB for some "off-season" maintenance.

Doesn't need it, was just curious, really. Haven't touched it since I installed it over a year ago,...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-20-15, 05:52 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 566,179
Posted By Duke of Kent

I don't believe so. Others with more...

I don't believe so.

Others with more knowledge on the subject will chime in though, I hope.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-19-15, 08:23 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 566,179
Posted By Duke of Kent

Buy one of the many used SRMs on eBay and be done...

Buy one of the many used SRMs on eBay and be done with it. Send it in once a year for re-calibration.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-04-15, 07:16 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 566,179
Posted By Duke of Kent

Soft as butter. Wow.

Soft as butter. Wow.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-21-15, 07:47 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 566,179
Posted By Duke of Kent

N No. It replaces standard PF30 BBs, which...

N

No. It replaces standard PF30 BBs, which are nylon or metal sleeves that simply press into the frame. They can move around, though, which can cause creaking.

The TorqTite and similar models...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-21-15, 07:24 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 566,179
Posted By Duke of Kent

I'm using a PF30 TorqTite from Enduro on my PF30...

I'm using a PF30 TorqTite from Enduro on my PF30 bike now.

Same AC/Ceramic bearings as my BB30 setup, but in a threaded aluminum shell.

Dead silent, great bearing life.

And, I'm guessing my...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-04-15, 06:00 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 566,179
Posted By Duke of Kent

Truth be told, as a person who primarily races...

Truth be told, as a person who primarily races MTB, I "need" the added GLONASS capability of the 510 and 520; there seems to be a significant upgrade in accuracy and reduction in positional error...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-03-15, 07:26 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 566,179
Posted By Duke of Kent

I'm a grad student getting by on <$1100/month. ...

I'm a grad student getting by on <$1100/month.

The 520 is the fanciest I'm going to go.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-03-15, 06:17 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 566,179
Posted By Duke of Kent

So, my Garmin 500 is on the fritz. And, has never...

So, my Garmin 500 is on the fritz. And, has never been super accurate in its location. It loses positional accuracy here all the time, in the deep, dark woods.

Is there any reason to go with a 520...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-16-15, 11:10 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 566,179
Posted By Duke of Kent

It had been most of 5 years since I was last on a...

It had been most of 5 years since I was last on a road bike when I threw a leg over my new Rival 22-equipped bike.

First thing I thought: Man, this feels like OG 10 speed Red.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-10-15, 08:08 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 566,179
Posted By Duke of Kent

Until 11s, neutral wheel support via Mavic or...

Until 11s, neutral wheel support via Mavic or SRAM was the same way. 10s Shimano/SRAM and Campy (and 9s before that) were not very friendly with each other. Now, they're close enough that you can...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-10-15, 05:24 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 566,179
Posted By Duke of Kent

The Zipp guy sounds like an idiot. He makes it...

The Zipp guy sounds like an idiot. He makes it sound like his company is doing something that others are not.

“We want to provide the best options for our customers. Zipp continues to design...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-10-15, 04:35 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 566,179
Posted By Duke of Kent

Yeah. You have to start and finish the race on...

Yeah. You have to start and finish the race on the same frame. You can swap anything but the frame. I've never seen anything besides wheels, except when Jose Hermida had a pedal back out last year....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-10-15, 04:06 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 566,179
Posted By Duke of Kent

Most MTB World Cup wheel changes are faster than...

Most MTB World Cup wheel changes are faster than anything you'll watch in the ProTour.

To be honest, pro road teams are embarassingly slow.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-20-15, 11:01 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 566,179
Posted By Duke of Kent

Shimano shifters like new cables, often.

Shimano shifters like new cables, often.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-16-15, 01:01 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 566,179
Posted By Duke of Kent

When I first started using my 500 (bought from a...

When I first started using my 500 (bought from a friend on Optum) it was set for 5mph. As a result, my first week of riding, which should have seen some KOMs or high placings on Strava, was rather...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-10-15, 03:19 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 566,179
Posted By Duke of Kent

That's how I did my Stages vs. SRM comparison. ...

That's how I did my Stages vs. SRM comparison.

Took my 170mm Hollowgram crank arm off my MTB, put it on my road bike.

In theory, I don't even need the SRM on my road bike, but I got it for...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-10-15, 01:55 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 566,179
Posted By Duke of Kent

Good points. My Stages hasn't had any dropouts or...

Good points. My Stages hasn't had any dropouts or battery issues. Data reliability? Aside from some nasty rock strewn downhills where I've had some 3,000w spikes, it's been "good". If I hit Dirt Road...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-10-15, 08:40 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 566,179
Posted By Duke of Kent

Timely conversation. Did my first ride on...

Timely conversation.

Did my first ride on my new road bike. With the new SRM, and my Stages. Did a 10min interval. Power, as expected, was higher on the SRM; my right leg is very visibly more...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-17-15, 11:02 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 566,179
Posted By Duke of Kent

FWIW, as someone who has purchased many items...

FWIW, as someone who has purchased many items from both, I'd go with the "name brands" like Dengfu, HongFu, XM Iplay, etc. A company that has a reputation of sorts, and can be tarnished by your poor...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-17-15, 10:15 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 566,179
Posted By Duke of Kent

The new Venge, Madone and Foil are all over...

The new Venge, Madone and Foil are all over Weight Weenies right now. Teams/manufacturers are doing their pre-TdF final tuning before the big show.

Completely unrelated, but does anyone have any...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-31-15, 08:58 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 566,179
Posted By Duke of Kent

Just picked up a SRM spider for Hollowgrams with...

Just picked up a SRM spider for Hollowgrams with SRAM rings and PC V for $297, shipped. I have the arms, bolts, and spider installation tool, now I just have to track down an SRM specific 104mm axle...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-31-15, 08:43 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 566,179
Posted By Duke of Kent

Do they still have Wednesday Worlds like 15mi NE...

Do they still have Wednesday Worlds like 15mi NE of town? 1mi x 1mi square circuit? Old man Stone still show up?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-31-15, 08:12 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 566,179
Posted By Duke of Kent

Do you go to U of I? If so, are you jerseys...

Do you go to U of I?

If so, are you jerseys still white and bibs navy?

I designed those...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-30-15, 09:58 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 566,179
Posted By Duke of Kent

Yeah, I'm good with tools. I've built all 3 of my...

Yeah, I'm good with tools. I've built all 3 of my mountain bikes and my CX bike from a bare frame, built all 10 of my wheels from hubs/spokes/nipples/rims, etc.

My last question, given budgetary...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-29-15, 09:36 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 566,179
Posted By Duke of Kent

A couple of tech questions for a guy returning to...

A couple of tech questions for a guy returning to the road scene after a long layoff.

1) DA 7800 or 7900 chainrings: Do they work on any normal 130mm BCD spider? I use Cannondale Hollowgram cranks...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-03-15, 07:51 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 566,179
Posted By Duke of Kent

I am. But almost entirely on the MTB. A bit of...

I am. But almost entirely on the MTB. A bit of cross.

Thus, I have a boat load of disc wheels, all carbon. Three pairs of tubulars, two pairs of clinchers. Don't own any aluminum wheels anymore....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-02-15, 08:43 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 566,179
Posted By Duke of Kent

I spend the majority of my time on disc brakes. ...

I spend the majority of my time on disc brakes.

Either (hydraulic) XTRs or cable actuated BB7s. Both are miles ahead of DA in the rain. And, I'm not talking about stopping power; stopping power...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-15-15, 07:43 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 566,179
Posted By Duke of Kent

Get the top-of-the-line Enduro XD-15 BB30 ceramic...

Get the top-of-the-line Enduro XD-15 BB30 ceramic angular contact kit. Yes, it's $200.

Yes, it's worth it.

You won't regret it.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-04-15, 12:26 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 566,179
Posted By Duke of Kent

A bit late, but: I've been using Bontrager...

A bit late, but:

I've been using Bontrager Sideswipe RL side-entry cages for years on my MTBs.

Never lost a bottle, on any ride or in any race.

Terrain: Upstate NY, VA, NC, CO, and Lake...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-02-15, 07:36 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 566,179
Posted By Duke of Kent

Well, I believe that all of Challenge's tires are...

Well, I believe that all of Challenge's tires are hand made. Meaning, yes, the tread is made in a mold, but it has to be glued to the casing by hand. Same with the stitching, etc.

For "normal"...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-02-15, 07:07 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 566,179
Posted By Duke of Kent

Rant: Challenge tires. Absolute hot...

Rant:

Challenge tires.

Absolute hot garbage. I own 6 Challenge tires. 2x MTB tubs, 4x CX tubs.

Just bought another one (for gravel road racing), hoping that somehow, I've just been on the...
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