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08-27-23, 04:02 PM
Replies: 289
Views: 17,318
Posted By ctak

Supply chain kinks that eventually led to...

Supply chain kinks that eventually led to overstocking are impacting retail and c&v enthusiast alike. I get weekly emails from bike outlets with growing discounts, free shipping, other offers. IMO...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-23, 03:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 226
Posted By ctak

I'd recommend Assioma Unos $430 at Wiggle

I'd recommend Assioma Unos

$430 at Wiggle
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-23, 12:26 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,474
Posted By ctak

Kinda surprised so many "older" folks are getting...

Kinda surprised so many "older" folks are getting caught up in the Aeroad craze. I'm a master's cyclist approaching Cat 1 and ride 10k + miles per yr. The slight watt savings at 25mph+ makes the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-23, 12:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,202
Posted By ctak

I'm seeing more and more p12 crit friends around...

I'm seeing more and more p12 crit friends around here on custom di2 Elves evo builds, not unlike this one

$1300 uci frameset with integrated cockpit hard to beat, especially if you're gonna lay it...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-23, 09:40 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 7,263
Posted By ctak

Shirtless drop bar 2 hour what now? ...

Shirtless drop bar 2 hour what now?

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Thread 1 was more entertaining...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-23, 02:10 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 8,565
Posted By ctak

I've extensively used 7900 calipers on my 2015...

I've extensively used 7900 calipers on my 2015 S-Works Roubaix for training (with both c24 9000s and Hunt Race Aero Wide wheels). Wicked stopping power and 7900s clear 32mm gp5000 rubber in the rear....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-23, 01:29 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 8,565
Posted By ctak

Love this. 30yrs later and 7403s still solid

Love this. 30yrs later and 7403s still solid
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-23, 10:53 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,513
Posted By ctak

Had a similar thought ...

Had a similar thought

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-23, 12:25 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 8,565
Posted By ctak

I do like modern aero bikes for what they do well...

I do like modern aero bikes for what they do well (namely, thru axle stiffness, powerful disc brakes, frame clearances for wider rims and tires, etc), but I still sometimes miss my 11-yr old Felt ar1...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-23, 01:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,106
Posted By ctak

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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luv ebay cat pics :-0
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-23, 12:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,106
Posted By ctak

I bought a similar Voodoo Rada new from my LBS in...

I bought a similar Voodoo Rada new from my LBS in early 2000. Was around $1800 with Ultegra 6500. Yes re: Reynolds 853 frame (at least the main triangle) - these were handmade by MTB man Joe Murray...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-23, 07:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,429
Posted By ctak

I run 28mm gp5s with vittoria latex for racing...

I run 28mm gp5s with vittoria latex for racing and training - have had only a single flat in the last 14k miles with this combo. knock on wood! Latex tubes will improve rolling resistance by 3-5w per...
04-25-23, 12:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 954
Posted By ctak

Some friends have drilled their forks and/or...

Some friends have drilled their forks and/or utilized existing lower fork drain or braze on "ports", with magnets to help guide the wire.

My '84 Centurion Pro Tour 15 had internal wire routing...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-23, 12:22 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 8,565
Posted By ctak

omg cables!

My 56cm 2015 S-Works SL4 with Sram 11 speed mechanical weighs 15.2-lbs. I think that was the last year of rim brakes and no FS for the Roubaix. IIRC, the newer Roubaix S-Works frameset I looked at...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-23, 11:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,031
Posted By ctak

I didn't find any of his comments to be...

I didn't find any of his comments to be particularly enlightening. Not to be the grinch here... :innocent:
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-23, 04:09 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 8,565
Posted By ctak

I've only seen a couple real world 40km tests...

I've only seen a couple real world 40km tests with ~25-40s time savings for aero vs non aero frames and cockpits (identical tire, tube/tubeless, rim profile, etc, wheelset combos). Manuf marketing...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-23, 02:37 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 8,565
Posted By ctak

Certainly enjoying my mostly depreciated and used...

Certainly enjoying my mostly depreciated and used S-Works stuff. If my salary was 500k an S5 DA build with Princeton CW could be fun. To each their own equation...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-23, 12:29 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 8,565
Posted By ctak

Disc or rim, why spend $8k+ on something that...

Disc or rim, why spend $8k+ on something that will depreciate by 75% in 3-4 years?

My S-Works Roubaix (2015 rim brake model with Ultegra groupset and c24 9000s) was listed on Facebook for over 4...
Replies: 10
Views: 1,133
Posted By ctak

Love the I-bought-that-follow-up :love:

Love the I-bought-that-follow-up :love:
04-12-23, 01:57 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,977,237
Posted By ctak

Stumbled across this JF Wilson today. Have been...

Stumbled across this JF Wilson today. Have been meaning to learn more about this builder. Of course Google brought me to your post :ride:...
04-08-23, 06:41 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,737
Posted By ctak

My '85 720 with 32mm gp5000s and Honjos ...

My '85 720 with 32mm gp5000s and Honjos
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Fenderless and maxed...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-22, 02:05 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,932
Posted By ctak

Very similar to Bill Mould's findings, thanks for...

Very similar to Bill Mould's findings, thanks for sharing: "Some believe that a wheel built with tighter spokes is stiffer. It is not. Wheel stiffness does not vary significantly with spoke tension...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-22, 01:54 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,932
Posted By ctak

28mm gp5000s may actually fit your frame,...

28mm gp5000s may actually fit your frame, particularly if it is one of the newer Nitros.
Hunt makes quality carbon rim brake wheelsets. These...
04-21-22, 12:30 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 9,360
Posted By ctak

"This list is preliminary and is subject to...

"This list is preliminary and is subject to revision. Furthermore, the list will be enhanced to include original/repaint information as well as any applicable provenance information."

I would...
04-15-22, 11:33 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 9,360
Posted By ctak

I'd be pretty surprised if he gets more than $25k...

I'd be pretty surprised if he gets more than $25k for the lot.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-22, 02:50 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,195
Posted By ctak

Not a fan of the "stock" stainless stuff I've...

Not a fan of the "stock" stainless stuff I've seen, though I'd have zero qualms with a custom stainless all-road creation by Rob English.....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-22, 12:53 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,883
Posted By ctak

Carbon fiber and degradation over time (GCN)

Excellent video by GCN: https://youtu.be/ZeNX9QqN6B8

I've ridden my Roubaix quite hard and haven't noticed any issues around the Zertz insert areas, but I'll definitely monitor going forward...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-22, 01:22 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,737
Posted By ctak

r7000 is a quality groupset. you might check...

r7000 is a quality groupset.
you might check out Canyon's alu version of that bike. $700 less (better color imo), only .9-lb weight difference (19.6 vs 18.7 per Canyon) and will fit 32mm gp5000s...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-22, 09:50 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 19,117
Posted By ctak

Glad to see so many users have shared their...

Glad to see so many users have shared their experiences.

Has anyone else also found that the cream version weigh slightly more due to the extra layer of colored rubber? I'm undecided whether they...
02-01-22, 01:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,255
Posted By ctak

To follow up on this... after no email reply from...

To follow up on this... after no email reply from Wheels Manufacturing I ended up calling them directly and was - to my pleasant surprise - quickly routed to a knowledgeable tech there. He said...
01-27-22, 01:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,174
Posted By ctak

+1 for trp spyre

+1 for trp spyre
01-26-22, 12:19 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 13,339
Posted By ctak

Stunning

Stunning
01-16-22, 03:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,436
Posted By ctak

Intriguing cellophane pack job. Glad it arrived...

Intriguing cellophane pack job. Glad it arrived unscathed :love:
12-05-21, 11:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,737
Posted By ctak

Pic or it didn't happen :twitchy:

Pic or it didn't happen :twitchy:
11-30-21, 05:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,062
Posted By ctak

I had forgotten about Chris Pritchard's analysis...

I had forgotten about Chris Pritchard's analysis on this for 70kg riders ranging from 155 to 200cm tall (17-inches!). Fortunately, ZwiftPower now documents height changes... maybe everyone should...
11-24-21, 01:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,181
Posted By ctak

Question Hard to say how the next 3-months will go as...

Hard to say how the next 3-months will go as Zwift is still very much an experiment for me, but last winter (weekly avg vol of 15 hrs with less than 10% of this work above HR zone 3) my ftp went up...
11-18-21, 02:22 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,152
Posted By ctak

Almost everything? This isn't really c&v (nor is...

Almost everything? This isn't really c&v (nor is it mine), but this is where my 80s Impulse is headed.. :eek:
...
11-06-21, 11:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,255
Posted By ctak

Post install pic ...

Post install pic

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11-06-21, 11:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,255
Posted By ctak

Wheels Manufacturing BB torque for carbon press fit frames

Recently I picked up a Wheels Manufacturing (WM) outboard bottom bracket from my local shop for my 2015 Specialized S-Works. WM specifies a torque range of 35-50nm for these outboard screw-together...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-21, 11:32 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 14,466
Posted By ctak

I'm a fan of vittoria latex with gp5000s. Noticed...

I'm a fan of vittoria latex with gp5000s. Noticed an improvement in RR at higher speeds but the extra suppleness and ability to run 10psi lower f&r without the risk of pinch flats was the main reason...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-21, 01:50 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,419
Posted By ctak

+1 for keeping both FrankTuna my gr270 (same...

+1 for keeping both FrankTuna my gr270 (same slack angles / geo) makes for an ideal "easy day" / gravel / winter rider. Clearances for fat, supple rubber (not to mention fenders) at 25-30psi add to...
10-08-21, 01:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,052
Posted By ctak

Sorry, meant that question for bear_a_bug

Sorry, meant that question for bear_a_bug
09-24-21, 10:39 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 14,702
Posted By ctak

'83 Centurion Pro Tour 15 gravel/winter bike:...

'83 Centurion Pro Tour 15 gravel/winter bike: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ctak/sets/72157718067791732/
...
09-19-21, 01:10 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 8,778
Posted By ctak

So much class..

So much class..
09-16-21, 11:19 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 19,389
Posted By ctak

1986 Trek 700 "Tri Series" - full Reynolds 531c...

1986 Trek 700 "Tri Series" - full Reynolds 531c tubeset with sport touring geo / clearance for 32mm rubber. Offers the right amount of flex given my weight, style of riding, etc. Very underrated imo
08-18-21, 12:43 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,129
Posted By ctak

Like many entrepreneurs, Jan Heine seems to be...

Like many entrepreneurs, Jan Heine seems to be skilled in outsourcing activities, marketing/promotion and agitating those who fail to embrace his way of doing things. He's found a niche market to...
08-04-21, 05:32 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,788
Posted By ctak

Partially agree if the idea is "to keep up with...

Partially agree if the idea is "to keep up with friends on modern bikes" without losing weight or gaining fitness, but ultimately it depends on a bunch of factors not limited to ride intensity,...
07-09-21, 09:19 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 10,620
Posted By ctak

Not entirely true, autologous blood doping has...

Not entirely true, autologous blood doping has been widely practiced since the 1960s in cycling and track & field, among other sporting events, and is highly effective...
07-08-21, 11:27 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 10,620
Posted By ctak

Bugs me about as much as the fact that positive...

Bugs me about as much as the fact that positive drug tests in Merckx's day carried a 1-month suspension
07-05-21, 11:34 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 38,089
Posted By ctak

Nice build and ride report! I'll be curious to...

Nice build and ride report! I'll be curious to hear how these Soma SV tires hold up over the next 1000 miles or so.
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