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Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 300
Posted By Yan

How is your fitter going to fit you on the...

How is your fitter going to fit you on the Endurace when Canyon doesn't even sell the integrated bars in different sizes? That bike uses the proprietary CP0018 integrated bars. Canyon USA refuses to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,066
Posted By razorjack

WTF is happening to roadie outfits/brands? more flashy more expensive?

I see so many ppl riding in Pas Normal Studios jerseys and bib shorts, however they look completely tasteless.... just big white letters (they could use comic sans font as well....) on the back, no...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,234
Posted By crklein3

I was trying to be ironic in a joking way. I need...

I was trying to be ironic in a joking way. I need many questions answered :D
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-23, 09:30 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,656
Posted By Trsnrtr

I’m way down this year. 447 hours and 6,576 miles.

I’m way down this year. 447 hours and 6,576 miles.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-23, 08:59 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,656
Posted By MoAlpha

Saddle time = 533 hrs. Could make 540 by NYE. ...

Saddle time = 533 hrs. Could make 540 by NYE.

TSS = 29,581
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-23, 08:55 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,656
Posted By Mojo31

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Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-23, 08:18 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,656
Posted By datlas

Agree ok to add in hours in the saddle as an...

Agree ok to add in hours in the saddle as an option. Addendum made to OP.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-23, 07:46 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,656
Posted By datlas

Annual Pissing Contest - Mileage for 2023

Gang, it's that time of the year.

We are NEVER going to agree on whether trainer miles "count" or not, so for this year it's the honor system. Post your total miles for the year, feel free to...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-23, 11:24 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,064
Posted By rsbob

If you don’t want to read a thread, then it’s...

If you don’t want to read a thread, then it’s better to move on rather than lecturing and getting all negative about it. Welcome to the BF.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-23, 04:42 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,927
Posted By genejockey

This is a solution that makes no sense, because...

This is a solution that makes no sense, because it doesn't involve getting a new bike.

:roflmao2:
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-23, 08:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 873
Posted By eduskator

Selling a bike that you love is never a good...

Selling a bike that you love is never a good idea. Learned this the hard way.

I also don't like the ''my wife would prefer me doing XXXXX''. Do whatever floats your boat and buy the bike that fits...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-23, 06:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,195
Posted By 33yearslate

I started riding 3 years ago. Today I ordered a Canyon Endurace CF 8!

During the pandemic, I bought a trek FX1 with Disc breaks and picked up a new life skill - I finally learned to ride a bike… yes in my 30s.

I’ve ridden my FX1 hundreds of miles by now. And all the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-23, 06:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 873
Posted By tempocyclist

Keep all the bikes, buy the Aspero. 😁

Keep all the bikes, buy the Aspero. 😁
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-23, 04:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 873
Posted By Baetis

30. My mechanic recommended to drop it to 20-25....

30. My mechanic recommended to drop it to 20-25. But, you know, I got the go-ahead for a new bike so.............:lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-23, 11:29 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 6,494
Posted By Koyote

This seems a rather odd (and OT) aside...And I...

This seems a rather odd (and OT) aside...And I must point out that the name was changed because it was offensive to the people of the Kaw Nation, from whom my state takes its name. If you understood...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-23, 06:35 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,253
Posted By eduskator

Leaving Giant after 10 years of loyalty - Hello Specialized Tarmac SL8!

As title says, I have finally decided to cheat on Giant after 10 years of loyal relationship.

My 4 months old Giant Propel Pro has served well this season but I just didn't fell in love with it as...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-23, 05:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 679
Posted By obrentharris

You chose which of the shop's tires you wanted to...

You chose which of the shop's tires you wanted to buy. Either return them unused or be an adult and live with your choice.
Brent
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-23, 12:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 888
Posted By Mojo31

I'd bet the Future Shock feature is a big...

I'd bet the Future Shock feature is a big roadblock to having internal brake hoses and cables.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-23, 10:09 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,765
Posted By macattack71

I'd want to know my HR more than anything. Keeps...

I'd want to know my HR more than anything. Keeps me safe on the ride. I've almost redlined out there, 190 bpm+ on a climb, and it tells me when to back off and play it safe.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-23, 09:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,903
Posted By p00kaju

Thank you for all the answers. So it is normal...

Thank you for all the answers. So it is normal that tires expand with my extra wide rims.

Glad that my frame allows this wide and now I will start enjoying my wicked fast and comfortable tire 💪
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-23, 10:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,340
Posted By Polaris OBark

Yes. They are well-respected. They also have...

Yes. They are well-respected. They also have frequent sales on stuff, a daily special, and so on. They are probably my first choice for on-line vendor now.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-23, 05:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,045
Posted By chaadster

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-23, 07:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,045
Posted By chaadster

Ya might be a roadie: excessive attention to detail?

I love Supacaz’s Prizmatik Red bar tape on my Dedacciai, but the visible, white edge of the foam underlayer irks me just enough that I always run a red Sharpie marker around the edges as a finishing...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-23, 04:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 822
Posted By SoSmellyAir

From what I have read about bike fitting and...

From what I have read about bike fitting and learned from tweaking my own fit:

[1] The saddle fore/aft adjustment is used to position the saddle relative to the bottom bracket to optimize your...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-23, 12:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 679
Posted By shapiroeric

No it's not weird at all and one of the reasons...

No it's not weird at all and one of the reasons I'm hesitant....My black bike goes with everything as well....I would actually paint mine a flat gray....Destroyer Gray to be exact which is the color...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-23, 07:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 679
Posted By shapiroeric

Lol....thanks....I'm gonna do it over the winter...

Lol....thanks....I'm gonna do it over the winter at Hot Tubes in Shirly, MA....they seem to be the go to place for a paint job in new England
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-23, 04:47 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,985
Posted By genejockey

I already have one bike with R7000 105 and...

I already have one bike with R7000 105 and another with R8000 Ultegra, so I'd go for the 105 Di2.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-23, 01:46 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 47,595
Posted By phrantic09

3-3.5k per set. I’m fat and not particularly kind...

3-3.5k per set. I’m fat and not particularly kind to my tires.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-23, 07:27 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 16,975
Posted By mstateglfr

To use your house analogy, internally routed...

To use your house analogy, internally routed cables are more like buried utility lines vs aerial utility lines.
Buried lines are cleaner looking, require less maintenance, and are more difficult to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-23, 07:08 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 16,975
Posted By PeteHski

I actually find thru axles more user friendly and...

I actually find thru axles more user friendly and better engineered, especially for use with disc brakes. I’ve never heard of anyone cross threading a thru axle.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-23, 04:45 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 13,466
Posted By BTinNYC

+1 on calling. I found Canyon support to be...

+1 on calling.
I found Canyon support to be excellent, I hope you find the same. Good luck, I know I'd be angry and disappointed if this happened to me.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-23, 07:45 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,634
Posted By OUGrad05

It was a 2017 model. I've now got a Scott...

It was a 2017 model.

I've now got a Scott Foil and a new Cannondale SuperSix Evo. The fit is moderately different but not really that much, I'm just as comfortable on the supersix. The Foil is...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-23, 05:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,109
Posted By PeteHski

It should be okay, but make sure you use a good...

It should be okay, but make sure you use a good torque wrench. Don’t rely on feel to clamp carbon.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-23, 09:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,270
Posted By bruce19

I've been riding a CAAD 12 and just bought a...

I've been riding a CAAD 12 and just bought a Canyon Aeroad CF SL 8.0. It costs $3999. It has disc brakes but Ultegra 11 sp mechanical rather than electronic. It is a great bang for the buck. If...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-23, 05:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,270
Posted By PeteHski

I can't speak for the US, but that isn't the case...

I can't speak for the US, but that isn't the case in the UK. Canyon prices include everything except delivery, which I believe is $99 for the US.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-23, 08:01 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,634
Posted By bruce19

https://www.canyon.com/en-us/road-bikes/aero-bikes...

https://www.canyon.com/en-us/road-bikes/aero-bikes/aeroad/cf-sl/aeroad-cf-sl-8-disc/3050.html?dwvar_3050_pv_rahmenfarbe=GY
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-23, 08:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 541
Posted By biglmbass

I enjoyed it and thought it was well done.

I enjoyed it and thought it was well done.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 801
Posted By sir_crash_alot

As an admittedly not very stereotypically...

As an admittedly not very stereotypically masculine man (by Western American standards anyhow), his words motivate me to get out and just ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-23, 08:19 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 16,975
Posted By GhostRider62

Rim brakes: cantilever, single pivot, dual...

Rim brakes: cantilever, single pivot, dual pivot, direct mount, centerpull, U brakes, V Brakes, Delta brakes, and probably more

Disc brakes: 160mm rotors and two different caliper mount...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-23, 05:07 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 16,975
Posted By mstateglfr

He has made the same handful of claims over and...

He has made the same handful of claims over and over again. I used to take time to respond with actual details like weight, cost, measured performance, etc as a way to counter his general claims.
He...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-23, 07:38 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 16,975
Posted By PeteHski

Beware of advice given by Dave Mayer. He...

Beware of advice given by Dave Mayer.

He clearly has some issues going on here. He posts this kind of bs on a regular basis. Don’t be fooled by it. “Bike industry apologists’ FFS!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-23, 07:07 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 16,975
Posted By tomato coupe

Yeah, whatever.

Yeah, whatever.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-23, 09:26 AM
Replies: 340
Views: 16,975
Posted By PeteHski

Lower cost is the only reason I can see at this...

Lower cost is the only reason I can see at this point to go with rim brakes. Advantages like "better aero" are pretty spurious given that pretty much all high end cutting edge aero bikes are disc...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-23, 09:26 AM
Replies: 1,372
Views: 69,395
Posted By tomato coupe

The bike or the kid?

The bike or the kid?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-23, 12:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 739
Posted By Iride01

I've noticed that I can't make then look as good...

I've noticed that I can't make then look as good as other STI's I've had. But I've not been bothered by the bump.

And I don't know anyone that scrutinizes my bike that closely for it to be noticed...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-23, 08:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 739
Posted By t2p

please note: regardless you still might be crazy

please note: regardless you still might be crazy
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-23, 07:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 739
Posted By t2p

I’ve wrapped both ways - but most recently...

I’ve wrapped both ways - but most recently wrapped over the mineral port protrusion

( my levers assemblies are installed just slightly outward - so the protrusion could be more annoying to some)
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-23, 07:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 739
Posted By mihlbach

Re-wrap your bars so the tape goes further out...

Re-wrap your bars so the tape goes further out onto the lever and covers the mineral oil port. The tape softens the edge created by the mineral oil port. My di2 ultegra levers are set up that way and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-23, 06:06 AM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 536,402
Posted By FrozenBiker

Air Line Trail, CT ...

Air Line Trail, CT

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Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-23, 05:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 739
Posted By PeteHski

Only thing I could suggest is to rotate your...

Only thing I could suggest is to rotate your Shimano levers slightly inward (which is also fashionable). It might help or it might not.
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