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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

08-22-14, 03:29 PM

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Roubaix hard to pedal

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Posted By Greybeard712

Yeah Black Walnut, I checked all of those things...

Yeah Black Walnut, I checked all of those things first off. The bearings might be tighter since it is new (barely used 2011), the Allez is a 2005 with unknown miles before I bought it. I've put 840...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

08-20-14, 11:00 PM

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Roubaix hard to pedal

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Posted By Greybeard712

Yeah, I considered that too. They both have...

Yeah, I considered that too. They both have custom wheels. The Allez has 28/24 Mavic w/23C Panaracer racing tires @ 130psi. The Roubaix has Fulcrum 24/20 wheels w/*23/25C Pro II @ 120psi.
I love the...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

08-18-14, 07:56 PM

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Roubaix hard to pedal

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Posted By Greybeard712

See, I learn something new everyday. Than you for...

See, I learn something new everyday. Than you for that - now - what's the formula for arriving at 94/79 gear inches? (inquiring cyclists want to know).
Way back-in-the-day (high school-60's) I...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

08-18-14, 04:11 PM

Replies: 12

Roubaix hard to pedal

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Posted By Greybeard712

Roubaix hard to pedal

I have a 2011 Roubaix SL3 Expert (double—approx 19lbs) that seems harder to pedal than my 2005 Aluminum Allez sport (triple—approx 22lbs).
The Allez in big chain ring (52T) / 5th gear (15T) is...

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