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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-23-20, 10:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,599
Posted By showlow

got one yesterday.

got one yesterday.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-16-20, 12:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 565
Posted By showlow

No... Cadence Collection makes cycling apparel....

No... Cadence Collection makes cycling apparel. Thought maybe someone here could comment on the quality. All good.
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-20, 11:23 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,185
Posted By showlow

Just don't feel like riding?

Something weird is happening. For maybe the first time in 15 yrs I just sorta don't feel like riding. Been absorbed in projects around the house and working on them instead of going riding w/ my free...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-08-20, 09:49 AM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,890,801
Posted By showlow

My All City w/ Onyx hubs. ...

My All City w/ Onyx hubs.
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Love it....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-17-20, 08:58 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 14,457
Posted By showlow

First ride w/ a power meter. Was riding on an...

First ride w/ a power meter. Was riding on an overfull stomach of risotto so my efforts were bad. Got a side cramp. Finally got a cup on my favorite descent though.

Check out my activity on...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-13-20, 03:12 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 14,457
Posted By showlow

I ride outside as much as I can. I work pretty...

I ride outside as much as I can. I work pretty late and I have a 3 and 5 year old to look after in the AM. Gotta get up, make breakfasts, etc. Outside rides are kind of a luxury and come at the cost...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-12-20, 10:30 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 14,457
Posted By showlow

4iiii single sided power meter on the way. I...

4iiii single sided power meter on the way. I can't turn back from this data obsession. Too deep into it. Excited to have my real effort illuminated.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-11-20, 05:39 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 14,457
Posted By showlow

Getting a power meter. Then I'll know for sure....

Getting a power meter. Then I'll know for sure. Thanks for the advice everyone.
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Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-11-20, 02:01 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 14,457
Posted By showlow

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Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-11-20, 12:26 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 14,457
Posted By showlow

​​​​​​I weigh about 175 or so. 6ft tall. I was...

​​​​​​I weigh about 175 or so. 6ft tall. I was riding a high quality steel bike from the 80s with modern parts. Prob about 20lbs for the bike. Used to weigh as little as 165 in my salad days, but I...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-11-20, 10:56 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 14,457
Posted By showlow

Thanks for the reply. You know, there is no...

Thanks for the reply. You know, there is no turning back now. I will just order the power meter. There's no possible way for me to know, for sure, what z2 really is outdoors. Maybe my issue is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-20, 12:25 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,790
Posted By showlow

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I live in AZ. I went out riding during the heat wave the other...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-20, 03:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,995
Posted By showlow

I wish I hadn't either. I've wasted a record...

I wish I hadn't either. I've wasted a record amount of time and money chasing trends with this new bike and the end result has been basically just a PITA. I think my next bike is going to be a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-20, 01:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,995
Posted By showlow

You might be right. I did end up selling them for...

You might be right. I did end up selling them for a pretty big loss. Felt like a really dumb reason to give up on otherwise really nice wheels, but seriously, they left me stranded twice and I've...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-20, 11:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,168
Posted By showlow

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-20, 05:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 603
Posted By showlow

Sorry guys. This fork has an adjustable rake and...

Sorry guys. This fork has an adjustable rake and came with spacers and extra long caliper bolts. I overlooked them....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-20, 02:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,716
Posted By showlow

You just need to get brake levers that have the...

You just need to get brake levers that have the appropriate pull. Tektro RL520 drop bar levers are made for v-brakes. I use them on my CC. They work great. V-brakes are much better than cantis for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-20, 10:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,508
Posted By showlow

I think I understand these as well as I can. This...

I think I understand these as well as I can. This is a centerlock rotor so I don't think I can do what you're describing. The pads adjust independently on Spyres, and both are inboard as far as I can...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-20, 12:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,557
Posted By showlow

A rock. All City said it was cosmetic. The carbon...

A rock. All City said it was cosmetic. The carbon repair guy is fixing it for me now. I'll post after photos when he gives it back.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-20, 04:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,121
Posted By showlow

This new fangled stuff kinda pisses me off.

This new fangled stuff kinda pisses me off.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-20, 03:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,149
Posted By showlow

Don't have any... •́ ‿ ,•̀

Don't have any... •́ ‿ ,•̀
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-12-20, 09:51 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,107
Posted By showlow

I have a 3 and 4 year old, work nights and...

I have a 3 and 4 year old, work nights and weekends and watch them during the day. When I'm not working, cleaning, cooking and doing laundry there might be some other obligation like visiting family...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-10-20, 03:00 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 12,805
Posted By showlow

Open U.P.

Open U.P.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-10-20, 02:47 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,268
Posted By showlow

We need pictures.

We need pictures.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-10-20, 02:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 17,664
Posted By showlow

Yeah. It's coming eventually. I was just using...

Yeah. It's coming eventually. I was just using these old 25s because I had them on my old bike, and they are practically new, and I also wanted to make an apples to apples comparison between the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-10-20, 12:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 17,664
Posted By showlow

Haha. It didn't bother me... much.

Haha. It didn't bother me... much.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-10-20, 11:31 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 17,664
Posted By showlow

I'm coming from exclusively riding v-brakes and...

I'm coming from exclusively riding v-brakes and calipers. This is my first go at discs. For me they are huge improvement from what I'm used to. I imagine hydraulic is awesome, but I kinda prefer...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-20, 10:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 17,664
Posted By showlow

All City Zig Zag review...

***Update at the bottom...

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-04-19, 11:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,971
Posted By showlow

Yeah, I'm going to build it myself. It's going to...

Yeah, I'm going to build it myself. It's going to have a full Ultegra group w/ TRP brakes and HED Ardennes SL wheels. It's a lot of donor, used, and close-out/super-sale parts sourced from online....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-20-19, 07:20 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,206
Posted By showlow

I give up. I'm just going to buy it because it's...

I give up. I'm just going to buy it because it's a pretty color and hope the marketing department isn't full of crap.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-19, 06:05 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,098,265
Posted By showlow

Thanks. I might if I can find a period correct...

Thanks. I might if I can find a period correct Lemond decal. Nobody seems to have one.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-19, 02:39 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,098,265
Posted By showlow

Della Santa Lemond...

Della Santa built (stamped DS 123) Team Lemond. Repainted orange by a local framebuilder. Full SLX. Ultegra R8000 group, Deda classic bars, NOS Salsa Stem (not sure how I feel about the positive rise...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-19, 02:40 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 41,869
Posted By showlow

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