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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-06-22, 12:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,992
Posted By bigevil

smart! and yup I'm looking at all my components...

smart! and yup I'm looking at all my components now and seeing where I can make big improvements in weight but aside from tires tbh the cost to grams savings is a bit stupid and when the frameset is...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-31-22, 06:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,992
Posted By bigevil

omg I feel seen

omg I feel seen
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-21, 12:40 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,004
Posted By bigevil

lmfao smashing PRs all last weekend. it's very...

lmfao smashing PRs all last weekend. it's very fun to ride!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-21, 05:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,004
Posted By bigevil

here she is!! came out to bit over 16 lbs...

here she is!!
came out to bit over 16 lbs (imagining had i gone red I might have gotten in under 16 but to start this is great!)
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-21, 07:34 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,149
Posted By bigevil

yea the RH I returned btw, now theres a set of...

yea the RH I returned btw,
now theres a set of 40mm knobbies since this bike is for gravel now. and the Pro 3V are 35mm depth so not hugely aero, but yes. salespeople suck

looks better btw ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-21, 12:00 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,004
Posted By bigevil

well, it took a bunch of hunting/sourcing and...

well, it took a bunch of hunting/sourcing and diligence but she comes tomorrow!

came out to $8800 which is basically the same price as the pro w/ taxes would have been at the specialized store...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-21, 11:30 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,149
Posted By bigevil

funny update. after all of this, I ended up...

funny update.

after all of this, I ended up returning the Pro37s, getting Pro 3vs with GR2 team issue setup tubeless. Checkpoint becomes a dedicated Gravel bike
went with Aethos for tarmac
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-21, 02:31 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 11,878
Posted By bigevil

well, heres a quick update FWIW with no data...

well, heres a quick update
FWIW with no data other than 3 weekend and some good distance on the Rene Hersh 44s with psi from 35-45, I switched to to 32mm GT5000 TL this past weekend and must say I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-21, 10:44 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 11,878
Posted By bigevil

fwiw I'm def potentially not even experienced...

fwiw I'm def potentially not even experienced enough to know the real difference of any of these yet. But I did just spend a small fortune on the wheels and just want to make sure the tires I throw...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-21, 09:16 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 11,878
Posted By bigevil

​​​​​​That's a great idea, I mean may as well try...

​​​​​​That's a great idea, I mean may as well try em for a month at different PSIs on all my typical rides and see how they fare. That said I did my usual ride yesterday and felt not only was the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-21, 07:12 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,149
Posted By bigevil

yup. pro3v are slightly heavier (like slightly)...

yup. pro3v are slightly heavier (like slightly) but I LOVE this damn hub on the Pro 37s. It's so quiet and insanely smooth. fwiw even when enquiring for gravel Trek said go with Pro 37s over the Pro...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-21, 05:03 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,149
Posted By bigevil

well I ended up throwing the Aeolus Pro 37s on....

well I ended up throwing the Aeolus Pro 37s on. They had em in stock and I loved the quick ride I took on them so I bought on the spot. The hub alone was worth the upgrade as it doesn't make a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-21, 12:31 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,149
Posted By bigevil

Epic ! Agree. Will likely pull trigger. my trek...

Epic ! Agree. Will likely pull trigger.
my trek dealer seemed to think running smaller than 32mm tires on the checkpoint wouldn’t be great (no idea why) so perhaps that helps solve the problem for...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-21, 09:39 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,149
Posted By bigevil

the checkpoint fwiw is 19lbs! and yes you’re...

the checkpoint fwiw is 19lbs!
and yes you’re right about fun. I took an Emonda for a quick spin a few weeks ago at trek and felt like a kid ripping around corners and dodging potholes (los angeles...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-21, 08:30 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,149
Posted By bigevil

yes but throwing the 303s or Aeolus on my...

yes but throwing the 303s or Aeolus on my Checkpoint at the moment is do-able while the S-Works Aethos Di2 or Open MIND is going to require a kidney.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-21, 08:05 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,149
Posted By bigevil

Lmfao I was only half serious. I take one for...

Lmfao I was only half serious. I take one for 20mi and under rides and 2 for longer rides.
Once again just I didn't want to invest in some solid wheels on my checkpoint if it’s ultimately moot. My...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-21, 07:44 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,149
Posted By bigevil

Oh don’t worry, I only bring one on my road rides...

Oh don’t worry, I only bring one on my road rides atm :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-21, 06:38 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,149
Posted By bigevil

Yea my thoughts were that it’s so close to a...

Yea my thoughts were that it’s so close to a domane that maybe great wheels and 28mm tires might make for a perfect bridging the gap on tarmac until I can afford one of those 15lb savings account...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-21, 01:42 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,149
Posted By bigevil

all very helpful. Yes sadly I am "that" guy...

all very helpful.

Yes sadly I am "that" guy for when I do pull the trigger on a dedicated road bike I might want wireless. Meaning if I'm going to buy a separate road bike might as well go for it,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-19-21, 11:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,369
Posted By bigevil

Went with the Quarq DFour Dub w 167.5mm GXP Crank...

Went with the Quarq DFour Dub w 167.5mm GXP Crank Arms fitted to my Ultegra setup. It's ugly AF but rock solid!!
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-25-20, 07:06 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 33,747
Posted By bigevil

congrats man, this bike freaking RULES. you'll be...

congrats man, this bike freaking RULES. you'll be happy. I keep a set of road wheels/tires and gravel wheels/tires which helps me not miss out on a domane.
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