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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-07-20, 02:00 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,012
Posted By srode1

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Apidura bolt on toptube bag, waterproof and big - will try it out...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-02-20, 05:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,082
Posted By srode1

If you like to ride with your hands on the tops...

If you like to ride with your hands on the tops often, I highly recommend you consider bars with a 4 or 5 degree sweep back design, very very comfortable. Of course that narrows the options and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-30-20, 03:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,082
Posted By srode1

Exact same bar as the Salsa Cow Bell carbon -...

Exact same bar as the Salsa Cow Bell carbon - just rebranded - both owned by QBP.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-29-20, 04:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,082
Posted By srode1

Might be where the levers are mounted on the...

Might be where the levers are mounted on the bars, higher in the first picture and lower in the second one. Notice the bars look to have the bar ends pointed more downward in the second picture and...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-19-20, 03:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,299
Posted By srode1

Personally I would never use 60 minutes max...

Personally I would never use 60 minutes max effort to measure my FTP, I just don't see the value for a number of reasons. Measuring it to show progress towards a specific goal maybe.

1. The...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-26-20, 01:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,182
Posted By srode1

You're right, that would work and perhaps I...

You're right, that would work and perhaps I should have been more clear - if he used a 24mm Shimano Adapter on his current bike with BB30 BB, and bought a 24mm Shimano crank based power meter, he...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-17-20, 03:29 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,745
Posted By srode1

Sold an older bike on CL a few weeks ago, it was...

Sold an older bike on CL a few weeks ago, it was purchased fairly quickly and for a good price, by someone wanting to get out doors and ride since Gyms were closed.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-30-20, 04:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,515
Posted By srode1

As far as GRX 2x, I have it in Di2 on my gravel...

As far as GRX 2x, I have it in Di2 on my gravel bike and like it.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-17-20, 05:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,251
Posted By srode1

New Bike Day

Well, it's actually been ready to ride for a couple weeks but finally got it out for the first ride today - road wheels on it for this spin, not gravel.
2020 RLT 9 RDO home brew...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-17-20, 04:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 987
Posted By srode1

I would guess it's going to be through early...

I would guess it's going to be through early Summer - flattening the curve also means making it longer.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-15-20, 01:26 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,829
Posted By srode1

My experience, the BB is plenty stiff climbing in...

My experience, the BB is plenty stiff climbing in the Aluminum version. With the right tires and wheels is comfortable to me. I ran 28mm GP 4000 SII or 35mm bon jon pass tires both with tubes with...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-15-20, 05:50 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,829
Posted By srode1

RLT 9 Aluminum and RLT 9 RDO (Carbon) both have...

RLT 9 Aluminum and RLT 9 RDO (Carbon) both have internal cables and would work well as road bikes. I've used my RLT9 Aluminum many times as a road bike. I even beat a friend on a morning ride sprint...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-13-20, 03:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,349
Posted By srode1

True, that's why I've already aligned the spare...

True, that's why I've already aligned the spare in my saddle bag - it's ready to go if I need to use it after a crash on a long ride.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-28-20, 08:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,785
Posted By srode1

Age is a badge of honor - wear it proudly and...

Age is a badge of honor - wear it proudly and never act your age!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-27-20, 05:02 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 35,798
Posted By srode1

Ritchey Swiss Cross

Ritchey Swiss Cross
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-19-20, 06:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,918
Posted By srode1

You wouldn't suffer much of a penalty using a...

You wouldn't suffer much of a penalty using a gravel bike as a road bike, many of them would be great at both. A road bike will probably limit what you can do on gravel, but the question is will the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-07-20, 12:19 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 30,373
Posted By srode1

You can put it pretty much put it anywhere inline...

You can put it pretty much put it anywhere inline - mine are all in the seat tube between the battery and the Junction B Box.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-29-20, 07:25 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,571
Posted By srode1

I built the frame up from scratch, but you could...

I built the frame up from scratch, but you could certainly have a shop swap out the BB for you if you aren't comfortable doing it. The BB is about $60 online, and it would take a decent mechanic...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-29-20, 04:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,534
Posted By srode1

Seems to me muscle memory is what drives power...

Seems to me muscle memory is what drives power arc, smoothness and torque effectiveness. I'm sure bike fit can hurt your numbers, but drills that create a full smooth power delivery like single...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-25-20, 07:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,445
Posted By srode1

Niner RLT 9 RDO

Niner RLT 9 RDO
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-19-20, 06:15 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,352
Posted By srode1

There's always an aero advantage with deeper...

There's always an aero advantage with deeper rims, and it adds up the longer you are on the bike riding. When the tire profile doesn't transition smoothly to the wheel you start losing the aero help...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-03-20, 05:25 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 18,159
Posted By srode1

I think it really depends on how you will ride...

I think it really depends on how you will ride your bike and the tire choice. If you are doing double centuries on rough courses like DK200, and have the disposable income, the Carbon Frame is the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-23-19, 05:33 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,676
Posted By srode1

I lost quite a bit of fitness 2 years ago when I...

I lost quite a bit of fitness 2 years ago when I had a substantially reduced riding load from a medical problem that ended in a 5 week post surgery period of no riding. Back to training hard and I'm...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-16-19, 03:18 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,933
Posted By srode1

For Dirty Kanza I use aerobars, a light, and a...

For Dirty Kanza I use aerobars, a light, and a Garmin. The mount for the 1300 lumen light and the light itself is pretty wide. 120mm of clamping space at a minimum is what I need, and that doesn't...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-03-19, 06:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,141
Posted By srode1

Put dish soap in water and spread around on the...

Put dish soap in water and spread around on the tire and rim, where it starts to suds will let you know where it's leaking. If it's coming out the spoke holes it's the rim tape probably. Could be...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-19, 03:07 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,628
Posted By srode1

Size matters, once you use a big screen it's hard...

Size matters, once you use a big screen it's hard to go back to the smaller ones. Functionally it will get an update that matches the new versions so nothing really obsolete about the 1030 until the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-09-19, 05:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,164
Posted By srode1

I've use it, works very well, just kind of messy....

I've use it, works very well, just kind of messy. I use Chain-L now, lasts a very very long time.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-11-19, 06:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,413
Posted By srode1

I use an extra set to switch between road and...

I use an extra set to switch between road and gravel tires- easy/fast swap and I don't have to reset the calipers to prevent rubbing.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-22-18, 04:39 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,885,314
Posted By srode1

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Test ride Aero Bars (street tires...
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