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Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-21, 08:06 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,305
Posted By knobd

Good to know but sad. I also have been using them...

Good to know but sad. I also have been using them for years and for me it takes around 3 or 4 years for them to start to loosen/fade. I purchased some new last year from Amazon but the build date on...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-21, 03:06 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,215
Posted By knobd

I have that pump and it does a good job. I had...

I have that pump and it does a good job. I had the larger one (Road Morph) before and it comes with a guage. My tires are usually inflated in the mid 80's and both pumps were able to hit it without...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-21, 08:15 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,975
Posted By knobd

I thought I remember seeing that even the carbon...

I thought I remember seeing that even the carbon layup was specific to each rider. Don't ask me to back that up but I thought that was the case. In any event I really don't think its even remotely a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-21, 08:49 AM
Replies: 258
Views: 16,232
Posted By knobd

For vaping, true. Crosstrek=maybe; Outback=maybe...

For vaping, true. Crosstrek=maybe; Outback=maybe a few; Forester=Very unlikely
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-21, 08:46 AM
Replies: 258
Views: 16,232
Posted By knobd

Ha, good question. Seeing the scoop on the...

Ha, good question. Seeing the scoop on the hood, I would oblige.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-21, 08:17 AM
Replies: 258
Views: 16,232
Posted By knobd

As an ex WRX owner the waving requirement is only...

As an ex WRX owner the waving requirement is only with other WRX's, not all Subaru's. I received many such waves when I had the car.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-21, 11:32 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,376
Posted By knobd

10 Wheels, where can those be found? I think we...

10 Wheels, where can those be found? I think we may have a rare occurrence here in that a zombie thread seems to have seamlessly transitioned to the current. It still applies for me as I still have...
05-14-21, 11:30 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,400
Posted By knobd

Tim, you sort of contradict yourself. I totally...

Tim, you sort of contradict yourself. I totally agree with your second definition of what weight loss is really about.

BTW, I'm over in Harleysville about 10 miles from you.
05-14-21, 08:44 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,400
Posted By knobd

Yep, very true. Hard to believe most people...

Yep, very true. Hard to believe most people still think that 500 calories of chocolate cake and 500 calories of salmon have the same impact on your weight.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-17, 08:31 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,177
Posted By knobd

I am also 6' w/30" inseam. My Pinarello is a 55...

I am also 6' w/30" inseam. My Pinarello is a 55 but has dimensions closer to an US 58 and is probably has always been little too large for me all around. I've gotten the horizontal fit pretty good...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-16, 08:21 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,380
Posted By knobd

I think if you look closely at the topic at hand...

I think if you look closely at the topic at hand (frequent questions regarding speed increase due to equipment change only) in this forum that 1 mph is not generally considered significant.



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Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-16, 10:14 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,380
Posted By knobd

I'm guessing anywhere from a .5 to 1 mph bump...

I'm guessing anywhere from a .5 to 1 mph bump (based on a comparison between my cross bike and my Pinarello). I do, however, disagree with those who do not believe 1 mph is significant. It probably...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-16, 08:28 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,384
Posted By knobd

0, he either just finished riding or is about to...

0, he either just finished riding or is about to ride. Nothing else matters.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-16, 10:53 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,376
Posted By knobd

I ride on flat pedals. These look interesting. ...

I ride on flat pedals. These look interesting. How are they out of the saddle on climbs? I'm a bit tentative getting out of the saddle on climbs with flats.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-16, 10:57 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,210
Posted By knobd

+1 in theory but I'm not sure if there are any 11...

+1 in theory but I'm not sure if there are any 11 speed 11/12-30T cassettes out there. The short cage RD can handle it. I made the leap without a problem (10 speed).
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-16, 09:22 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 27,125
Posted By knobd

Several regular LBS's around me carry Fuji's and...

Several regular LBS's around me carry Fuji's and it is not the bike that is preventing the winning of big races on them.

2 of my 3 bikes are actually Fuji's (1 old and 1 new) as my Scattante CX...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-16, 09:13 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,083
Posted By knobd

I bought wheels from pro wheelbuilder this time...

I bought wheels from pro wheelbuilder this time last year and am very happy with them (Pacenti SL23; sapim cx ray's 28/32; brass nipples; dt swiss 350's, around 1635 gms). I'm 240 lb's. I think...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-15, 10:42 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 34,869
Posted By knobd

I have the same saddle as the OP on both of my...

I have the same saddle as the OP on both of my modern bikes. I put one on my Pinarello last week after the stock MOST Ocelot broke. It's working out well on the Pina. I find on both bikes I need...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-15, 06:59 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 15,341
Posted By knobd

I started using Tri-Flow a few months ago and I...

I started using Tri-Flow a few months ago and I don't plan on using anything different ever again.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-15, 09:27 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 11,442
Posted By knobd

I guess you'd rather be a sucker for the guy...

I guess you'd rather be a sucker for the guy selling the counterfeit and not the guys writing the article.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-15, 09:20 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 11,442
Posted By knobd

Excellent Rowan, too bad it took 110 posts for...

Excellent Rowan, too bad it took 110 posts for someone to hit the nail on the head. Reasons not to buy a counterfeit are so laced with common sense that it shouldn't take reading the op's article to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-15, 05:27 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,346
Posted By knobd

235 lbs GP 4000 S II 700 x 25: 95 Rear/90 Front...

235 lbs
GP 4000 S II 700 x 25: 95 Rear/90 Front
GP Gatorskins 700 x 32: 90 Rear/85 Front
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-15, 05:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,585
Posted By knobd

How serious of an issue are the cassette bites? ...

How serious of an issue are the cassette bites? I still have time to change/cancel the order but I really like where I am price point wise. If I switch to a White T11/double butted spoke combo I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-15, 03:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,585
Posted By knobd

I contemplated the exact combo's you mentioned at...

I contemplated the exact combo's you mentioned at some point in the past week. Came real close with matching the SL23's w/ White T11's instead.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-15, 03:12 PM
Replies: 21,302
Views: 5,152,187
Posted By knobd

Just posted this on another thread but it really...

Just posted this on another thread but it really belongs here.

Ordered handbuilts from prowheelbuilder:

Pacenti SL23 rims
DT Swiss 350 hubs
Black Sapim CX-Ray spokes (28f-32r)
Sapim black...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-15, 02:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,585
Posted By knobd

Ditto here as I finally got around to upgrading...

Ditto here as I finally got around to upgrading my R501's on my Pinarello. Last evening, I ordered some handbuilts using the 1st gen SL23's from prowheelbuilder. I went with the SL23's, DT Swiss...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-15, 08:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,585
Posted By knobd

I'm in the market for a new wheelset and one of...

I'm in the market for a new wheelset and one of the guys on wheebuilders suggested these rims. I think the 27 measurement you are getting is for the 700 x 25 GP 4000s II's. I remember seeing this...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-15, 10:17 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,838
Posted By knobd

I'm sorry but I just don't see any logic in...

I'm sorry but I just don't see any logic in taking the lane there, especially if the 10 foot shoulder is smooth and clean. Even if the shoulder is a little messy, most of it would probably be on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-15, 11:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,491
Posted By knobd

Ribble now has Campy with Shimano hubs if you...

Ribble now has Campy with Shimano hubs if you don't mind ordering from the UK (I've never had a problem). If you have trouble finding Campy with Shimano just get Fulcrum's as they are made by Campy....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-14, 08:23 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 7,060
Posted By knobd

In the 17.0 to 18.0 range when propelled by my...

In the 17.0 to 18.0 range when propelled by my legs; frequently in the 90+ range when propelled by my WRX.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-14, 09:13 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,072
Posted By knobd

If doing 30+, bowl of frosted mini wheats with...

If doing 30+, bowl of frosted mini wheats with whole milk (cover most of cereal) with a 1/2 banana. Cup of coffee and a pack of snack crackers. Piece of fruit or other 1/2 of banana 1/2 way...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-14, 01:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 26,577
Posted By knobd

I'd take the 12-28 either from Sram or Shimano. I...

I'd take the 12-28 either from Sram or Shimano. I have the 11-28 and don't care for it. The low gear spacing is too large. Yeah it goes to 28 but it's hard to get comfortable climbing unless you...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-14, 08:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,102
Posted By knobd

Sorry, I posted wrong link above, here is correct...

Sorry, I posted wrong link above, here is correct one (single tire) from ebay:

New in Box 2014 Continental Grand Prix 4000s II Black 700 x 25c Road Bike Tire | eBay...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-14, 03:47 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,742
Posted By knobd

Yes

Yes
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-14, 12:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,102
Posted By knobd

If I remember correctly I believe I got mine here...

If I remember correctly I believe I got mine here on ebay...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-14, 10:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,882
Posted By knobd

Yes it is, but probably not enough to warrant...

Yes it is, but probably not enough to warrant swapping it out in this case.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-14, 08:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,298
Posted By knobd

This is correct. I purchased a set of R600 NOS...

This is correct. I purchased a set of R600 NOS shifters off of eBay two years ago as an upgrade to my Sora shifters on my cross bike. Even though the R600's were older it was still a good upgrade. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-14, 10:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,285
Posted By knobd

I have the Pure Aero's (30mm) on my cross bike...

I have the Pure Aero's (30mm) on my cross bike with Ultegra hubs. I can't say one bad thing about them. They roll great and other than 1 hub servicing, I haven't had to touch them in almost 3000...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-14, 07:57 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,771
Posted By knobd

Sweet bike and good decision. I have an FP Due...

Sweet bike and good decision. I have an FP Due and love it. However in your case getting it would have been redundent. If I was in a situation currently owning the FP Due and had a choice between...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-14, 09:22 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 12,493
Posted By knobd

Or, just maybe, he has a life outside of the 41.

Or, just maybe, he has a life outside of the 41.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-14, 12:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,257
Posted By knobd

I definitely get some sort of mild high off of...

I definitely get some sort of mild high off of just about any ride; pretty much proportional with the effort. Another thing I notice is that if I've been riding a lot lately the longer I go without...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-14, 11:06 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 12,454
Posted By knobd

I agree. I just don't think about it. When I...

I agree. I just don't think about it. When I think ahead that I will be swapping cassettes I tell myself that I'm going to remove it and then always go ahead and do the swap and forget to remove it....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-14, 01:08 PM
Replies: 525
Views: 30,726
Posted By knobd

Not sure if this was posted above and not that I...

Not sure if this was posted above and not that I really care (posting for skeptics) but here is the best account I've seen so far ....

Tinkoff Saxo tangle with Belkin bikes identified as cause of...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-14, 12:25 PM
Replies: 525
Views: 30,726
Posted By knobd

Yep, some low hanging fruit for the carbophobes...

Yep, some low hanging fruit for the carbophobes trying to make the same repetitive incorrect 'carbon is dangerous' argument.

Is the childish frame material bickering ever going to end?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-14, 07:40 AM
Replies: 525
Views: 30,726
Posted By knobd

+1 What would you expect from this forum...

+1

What would you expect from this forum where the focus is about 80% on equipment and around 20% on actual riding?

This incident is like a lifetime supply of crack for the 41.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-14, 08:55 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,039
Posted By knobd

What are the Campy equivelant to the Fulcrum 5,...

What are the Campy equivelant to the Fulcrum 5, Vento's?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-14, 11:30 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,582
Posted By knobd

With a monocoque frame wouldn't using the same...

With a monocoque frame wouldn't using the same exact mold result in the same exact geometry angles and lengths (question not rhetorical). I think the implication above that they are using the same...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-14, 03:49 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 20,523
Posted By knobd

No brainer for me on the side of the 2013...

No brainer for me on the side of the 2013 Infinito if they are the same price. Give them a test ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-14, 03:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,154
Posted By knobd

I'm pretty sure they include spacers so you can...

I'm pretty sure they include spacers so you can go all the way down to 9 speed if you need to.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-14, 01:22 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 20,523
Posted By knobd

It comes down to your priorities and what the...

It comes down to your priorities and what the prices of each are. I'm assuming neither are at MSRP (and the 2013 better be pretty far below it). I bought a 2012 Pinarello this time last year in a...
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