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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-15, 06:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 989
Posted By Digitalfiend

Will Wolf Tooth M8x10mm chainring bolts fit FC-9000 rings and Quarq ELSA RS p/m?

Hey guys,

I recently upgraded my power meter to the new Quarq ELSA RS which uses the FC-9000/FC-6800 bolt pattern/rings. I picked up some DA9000 chain rings to go along with the Quarq but forgot...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-15, 09:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,229
Posted By Digitalfiend

I run RS685s on my CX bike and love them: great...

I run RS685s on my CX bike and love them: great stopping power and excellent modulation.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-12-15, 06:57 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,363
Posted By Digitalfiend

Don't you know that drivers can't control how and...

Don't you know that drivers can't control how and when they pass a cyclist? It's always the cyclist's fault when a driver is forced into an unsafe pass. It's common knowledge that a driver must...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-13-15, 10:24 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 15,733
Posted By Digitalfiend

I recently picked up a Sony AZ1 ActionCam. It...

I recently picked up a Sony AZ1 ActionCam. It supports 1080p/60 and 30, has excellent stereo sound (compared to the GoPro), and the battery, which can be swapped out, lasts about 1hr 20min recording...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-15, 08:58 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,642
Posted By Digitalfiend

I have medium sized hands and the 5700-series...

I have medium sized hands and the 5700-series 105s on my Ridley CX felt HUGE and definitely harder to "****** grip"; they were very nice to perch or rest your palms on though. I tried a bike with...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-14, 06:13 PM
Replies: 679
Views: 250,978
Posted By Digitalfiend

Anyone done any sprinting with their Emonda yet? ...

Anyone done any sprinting with their Emonda yet? If so, how's the power transfer and do you feel any flex?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-14, 12:12 PM
Replies: 679
Views: 250,978
Posted By Digitalfiend

I'm thinking of replacing my Madone 6.9 SSL frame...

I'm thinking of replacing my Madone 6.9 SSL frame in the next year or two and have been leaning towards the Emonda frameset, as the new Madone has the bottom mount brake, which I despise. One thing...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-14, 11:14 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,032
Posted By Digitalfiend

I run a 46/34 w/ 12-30 cassette on my CX bike and...

I run a 46/34 w/ 12-30 cassette on my CX bike and that lets me tackle the few 15-18% grades we have around here at a comfortable cadence; the much more common (and longer) 8-10% hills are much easier...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
01-12-14, 12:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,793
Posted By Digitalfiend

Good point. I'm slightly bowlegged (physically)...

Good point. I'm slightly bowlegged (physically) and found that my biggest problem was my foot collapsing under load at the bottom of the stroke, which was putting a lot of pressure on the inside of...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
12-15-13, 06:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,356
Posted By Digitalfiend

I'm 5' 9" on a 54cm Madone with 165mm crank arms...

I'm 5' 9" on a 54cm Madone with 165mm crank arms (down from 172.5.) I have short legs for my height (30.5" inseam) and definitely feel more comfortable with the shorter crank arms. I did notice a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-30-13, 10:57 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,983
Posted By Digitalfiend

If the motorist had struck a slow moving tractor...

If the motorist had struck a slow moving tractor or construction vehicle would the police still have charged the driver of the other vehicle? Probably not, right. I can only assume the motorist...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-26-13, 08:20 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,541
Posted By Digitalfiend

Really? How can you not trust unedited video...

Really? How can you not trust unedited video footage? If I were a police officer I'd much prefer a video of the incident over witness testimony. It's like saying that the video police record from...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-25-13, 08:44 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,541
Posted By Digitalfiend

This is a great analogy. This case is really no...

This is a great analogy. This case is really no different than any other case of gross negligence, whether it be an obviously preventable workplace accident (e.g. knowingly overloading a storage...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-24-13, 09:43 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,541
Posted By Digitalfiend

i'm so sick of people that leave comments stating...

i'm so sick of people that leave comments stating the cyclist shares part of the blame; the only person at fault here is the driver. Not passing someone up a hill is driver's ed 101 as well as...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-22-13, 12:17 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 14,675
Posted By Digitalfiend

I just got a Ridley cx bike and, in its current...

I just got a Ridley cx bike and, in its current form, it is noticeably slower than my Madone 6.9 on the road. My Madone feels about 5-6lbs lighter, much more nimble, and power transfer is more...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-13, 11:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,360
Posted By Digitalfiend

State Farm quoted me $1000cdn / yr for my Trek...

State Farm quoted me $1000cdn / yr for my Trek Madone 6.9. I would have to sign a waiver stating that the bike would not be raced or, strangely, ridden near schools (not sure I get that one.) They...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-13, 02:20 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,501
Posted By Digitalfiend

I see it a lot with riders who seem to be new to...

I see it a lot with riders who seem to be new to clipless. As they pull up to stop signs or lights they try and twist out with the leg down and, since most of them have seats too high, they get all...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-13, 10:39 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,501
Posted By Digitalfiend

I always unclip my left when anticipating a stop;...

I always unclip my left when anticipating a stop; that way if I do start to fall, it's more likely to be away from traffic than into it. When I know I'm going to stop, I just shift off the saddle...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-07-13, 12:44 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,690
Posted By Digitalfiend

Good point. That could very well be the issue, as...

Good point. That could very well be the issue, as I believe the DA7900 rings are spaced a bit wider than the SRAM rings, which would explain why there is a bit of rubbing.





I'm not...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-13, 10:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,729
Posted By Digitalfiend

I've had my R1 for a while now and it was a...

I've had my R1 for a while now and it was a pretty good saddle but I didn't like how the "ribbing" / slats that run down the wings were wearing on my bibs. I was trying to figure out what ripped...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-05-13, 10:28 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,690
Posted By Digitalfiend

Weird. What bike was your Quarq installed on? ...

Weird. What bike was your Quarq installed on? The rub is very faint and only happens on 39x12 (or 11 if I'm running my 11-25.) Chain seems to graze the inside of the big ring. Other than that...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-05-13, 02:41 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,690
Posted By Digitalfiend

The rubbing was with the SRAM rings on...I...

The rubbing was with the SRAM rings on...I haven't tried my 7900 rings with the Quarq yet, but since I don't cross chain much, it's not a pressing concern.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-05-13, 12:35 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,690
Posted By Digitalfiend

I have zero experience with other power meters,...

I have zero experience with other power meters, but my Quarq ELSA is working fine with my Madone 6.9 using Zero series GXP BB conversion set from Enduroforkseals. I even left the SRAM chain rings on...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-13, 12:14 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,397
Posted By Digitalfiend

Killing small animals...isn't that how serial...

Killing small animals...isn't that how serial killers get started? You might want to get checked...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-13, 10:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,484
Posted By Digitalfiend

Yep, it came with the axle shield. The $20 might...

Yep, it came with the axle shield. The $20 might be somewhat subsidized by the purchase of the power meter (i.e. they're giving you a deal.)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-13, 08:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,484
Posted By Digitalfiend

Sorry if that wasn't clear. I wanted the ceramic...

Sorry if that wasn't clear. I wanted the ceramic bearings but wasn't sure how long it would take to get them (shipping to Canada, etc) so I also ordered the kit from Quarq. That way I'd be able to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-13, 08:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,484
Posted By Digitalfiend

You can get the conversion kit here: ...

You can get the conversion kit here:

(ceramic)
http://www.enduroforkseals.com/id284.html

(steel)
http://www.enduroforkseals.com/id204.html

These kits use Enduro bearings. You can also get...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-13, 11:59 AM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 568,005
Posted By Digitalfiend

Awesome looking bike. Looks great with the...

Awesome looking bike. Looks great with the white/silver accents and WH-7900 C50 wheels. Out of curiosity, what handlebar is that? I've been looking to replace the one on my Madone (too round,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-13, 09:40 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 6,300
Posted By Digitalfiend

I have internal routing on my Madone, with the...

I have internal routing on my Madone, with the battery sitting underneath the BB.

The first thing you notice with Di2 is how quick and effortless shifting is; not having to swing/actuate a brifter...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-13, 09:32 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 6,300
Posted By Digitalfiend

It really is insignificant though. Do you check...

It really is insignificant though. Do you check over your bike's equipment the night before or day of a race? Do you pack a lunch/food for the race? Where is the difficulty in adding a quick battery...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-13, 06:02 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 6,300
Posted By Digitalfiend

I don't mind mechanical but after having used Di2...

I don't mind mechanical but after having used Di2 for two years now, I'll never go back. I love being able to shift effortlessly up climbs and while sprinting and never having to deal with missed...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-13, 01:45 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,535
Posted By Digitalfiend

My initial motivation was to lose weight and...

My initial motivation was to lose weight and destress. Now I'm motivated to become as fit and fast as possible but I still primarily ride solo because I like being able to take in the sights and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-13, 12:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,816
Posted By Digitalfiend

It also helps when you have the upper body of a...

It also helps when you have the upper body of a teenage girl... :D
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-13, 11:49 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,319
Posted By Digitalfiend

+8-9lbs, least amount of weight added over...

+8-9lbs, least amount of weight added over Christmas in a loooong time.

I ended last season at 167lbs (should probably be 155-158lbs @ 5'9".) I managed to hold to 172lbs until just after...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-07-13, 03:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,484
Posted By Digitalfiend

Quarq advertises them as Exogram Hollow Carbon...

Quarq advertises them as Exogram Hollow Carbon crank arms and the rings are SRAM TSM, which I believe are part of the Red groupset (SRAM Red Black?)



About the same, a little louder in person...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-13, 11:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,484
Posted By Digitalfiend

Here is a short video (sorry for the quality and...

Here is a short video (sorry for the quality and that it is upside down lol, just a quicky off my phone):

http://sdrv.ms/10irUtM

You can see that it rubs on the wider parts of the big ring.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-13, 10:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,484
Posted By Digitalfiend

Thanks for the post back. Hmmm, interesting....

Thanks for the post back.

Hmmm, interesting. Is the SRAM chain slightly more narrow than a CN-7901 or are they both the same? I don't have a caliper handy but online stats say 5.8-6.1 for the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-13, 11:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,484
Posted By Digitalfiend

Cool, please post your results here as I'm very...

Cool, please post your results here as I'm very curious now. :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-13, 08:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,484
Posted By Digitalfiend

Thanks for the info. I have used both...

Thanks for the info.

I have used both compact and standard DA7900. Started with compact then moved to a standard; neither rubbed. The SRAM crank that you have, is it the Red version? Sorry I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-13, 05:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,484
Posted By Digitalfiend

Thanks guys. I think I've just been spoiled by...

Thanks guys. I think I've just been spoiled by Di2 and the 7900 rings as I've experienced no chain rub, whether from the cage or against big ring, when cross chaining. Everything I've read since I...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-13, 01:23 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 6,798
Posted By Digitalfiend

Wow, that looks like it was probably painful. I...

Wow, that looks like it was probably painful. I always just assumed road races would be safer.



Hmm, never thought of it that way.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-13, 05:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,484
Posted By Digitalfiend

Hmm, found a thread...

Hmm, found a thread (http://forums.cervelo.com/forums/t/9613.aspx) with a number of people stating that cross chaining to the final two small cogs on a SRAM will lead to rubbing against the big front...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-13, 04:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,484
Posted By Digitalfiend

Quarq ELSA with Dura Ace CN-7901 - chain rubbing front ring when in smallest cogs

I just finished installing a Quarq ELSA on my Trek Madone. I had to buy a conversion kit ($20) to convert the H2 BB90 to GXP, which went smoothly, but now that everything is installed, my chain is...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-13, 02:20 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 6,798
Posted By Digitalfiend

I thought I was the only one here who felt that...

I thought I was the only one here who felt that way too - maybe it's a Canadian thing. :D I've never raced but I'm super competitive and take my "training" seriously. I have very little desire to do...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-13, 06:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,729
Posted By Digitalfiend

I recently picked up a Fizik Arione R1 for use on...

I recently picked up a Fizik Arione R1 for use on the trainer because my S-Works Toupe was killing me (totally fine outdoors though.) I've done a few outdoor rides with the R1 and really like it so...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-13, 10:10 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,767
Posted By Digitalfiend

How low is your cadence and what sort of hills...

How low is your cadence and what sort of hills are you talking about? On all the climbs around here, I'm usually sitting at 88-95rpm; any faster and I feel like I'm wasting energy, especially on...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-13, 07:30 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,767
Posted By Digitalfiend

I went the opposite way. I had a compact for...

I went the opposite way. I had a compact for about 3 years and we have virtually no flat roads where I live; every route around here has steep rollers or long moderate climbs. I found the compact...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-13, 07:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,591
Posted By Digitalfiend

Well, I finally bit the bullet and bought...a...

Well, I finally bit the bullet and bought...a Quarq ELSA. :lol: I got to thinking that, eventually, I'd like a nice set of aero wheels and if I went the PT route, I'd have to get another PT for each...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-13, 11:35 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 5,295
Posted By Digitalfiend

I have the occasional dumbasses think it is fun...

I have the occasional dumbasses think it is fun to creep up (or blow by) and honk. Nothing ever thrown at me thank goodness.

The only real incident that pissed me off was this guy in a dump truck...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-13, 02:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,499
Posted By Digitalfiend

Bontrager makes a cheap Neoprene toe cover. ...

Bontrager makes a cheap Neoprene toe cover. Seems like you just need to block some of the wind, these will work:

$14.99
http://bontrager.com/model/07873
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