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My coach told me she wanted me to get some no-s**t racing tires instead of the Pro4 Endurance I've been racing on. Since I work at a Specialized shop, I ordered a pair of these. I'm not sure I'll notice a difference other than increased wear, but I'll have cool tires.
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Yeah, but the Michelins aren't "cheap" tires. It'll be interesting to see how the new tires work out.
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ONE CAVEAT- many SRs & TTs around here are going to "mass-start-legal" TT rules for kit, forcing racers to use the same wheels for the TT as for the next mass-start race. Since I'm not likely to use my H3 for a crit, I can't use it in the TT. This may or may not be the case in your racing scene, but it certainly is here- and is sort of a bummer as I'd have to acquire a different front wheel. YMMV
for anything other than cat 5, i think those kinds of rules are a little dumb. it's a race. you have the right gear for the game.
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My coach told me she wanted me to get some no-s**t racing tires instead of the Pro4 Endurance I've been racing on. Since I work at a Specialized shop, I ordered a pair of these. I'm not sure I'll notice a difference other than increased wear, but I'll have cool tires.
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I'm thinking the same way, but I was wanting to try them out just out of curiosity anyway. I've got the fresh set of P4Es on the bike now, and three more P4Es in the box when they wear out.
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you an me both- but road racing is dying off around here at a rapid clip, people are trying all sorts of dumb stuff to slow the exodus to CX/MTB/Tri/Mud-Color runs/Track.
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Probably a super remedial question, but here goes. My bikes all have BB86 shimano bottom brackets. Can I use a Rotor 3D crank set without having to change the bottom bracket or adding any adapters? Rotor's lil pdf guide would lead me to think I could. Contemplating grabbing a closeout power2max power meter.
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Probably a super remedial question, but here goes. My bikes all have BB86 shimano bottom brackets. Can I use a Rotor 3D crank set without having to change the bottom bracket or adding any adapters? Rotor's lil pdf guide would lead me to think I could. Contemplating grabbing a closeout power2max power meter.
I think yes, though, per this chart?

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Hey, long time. From perusing results it looks like you are having a good season and you are progressing well. I'm done for the year for racing. I wasn't planning on attending the Mayors Cup as I am working the CT Cycling Festival the next day, but plans change. Hit me up offline.
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Probably a super remedial question, but here goes. My bikes all have BB86 shimano bottom brackets. Can I use a Rotor 3D crank set without having to change the bottom bracket or adding any adapters? Rotor's lil pdf guide would lead me to think I could. Contemplating grabbing a closeout power2max power meter.
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Yeah, it shouldn't be a problem if removed properly. Most press fit BBs - which is what is in a BB86 - have a plastic or rubber shell around the bearings, so there isn't much to cause damage.
This should be the BB you need: Press Fit 24 BB (BB86) - BB8624. And I think the reference to Shimano standards refers to the frames being made to fit Shimano cranks. I don't think it refers to the ability to use Shimano cranks in Rotor BB and vice versa.
This should be the BB you need: Press Fit 24 BB (BB86) - BB8624. And I think the reference to Shimano standards refers to the frames being made to fit Shimano cranks. I don't think it refers to the ability to use Shimano cranks in Rotor BB and vice versa.
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Yep, and I train and race on Conti GP4000S IIs, for similar reasons (having only one wheelset is another reason). There are faster tires, but both the Pro4 Endurance and GP4000S (II) are at a very nice sweet spot of rolling resistance, durability and flat resistance. If maximum possible performance is the goal, different tires are a good thing to target, but there are other factors to consider.
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Yep, and I train and race on Conti GP4000S IIs, for similar reasons (having only one wheelset is another reason). There are faster tires, but both the Pro4 Endurance and GP4000S (II) are at a very nice sweet spot of rolling resistance, durability and flat resistance. If maximum possible performance is the goal, different tires are a good thing to target, but there are other factors to consider.
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i know i've got both.
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I have every combination of 11t and several multiples. I need to go through them all first to assess condition. That will give Teton first shot at selling his.
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thanks. it will likely be early next week before i assess everything. i know i have 11-21, 11-23, 11-25, 11-28...probably 12-25. ulty and DA variants.
i just need to dig through a box and see what is new vs used. don't want to sell any schwag.
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I have every combination of 11t and several multiples. I need to go through them all first to assess condition. That will give Teton first shot at selling his.
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thanks. it will likely be early next week before i assess everything. i know i have 11-21, 11-23, 11-25, 11-28...probably 12-25. ulty and DA variants.
i just need to dig through a box and see what is new vs used. don't want to sell any schwag.
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I would also take DA 11-23 and DA 11-25.
Rode the H3 today. It was a dream. I need to sell the Williams ASAP.
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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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My tastes are more plebian. I'd like an Ultegra 11-23, please.
The current production S-Works Turbos are supposed to be a significant improvement over earlier models. I guess I'll find out.
The current production S-Works Turbos are supposed to be a significant improvement over earlier models. I guess I'll find out.
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