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Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-23, 10:30 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,479
Posted By eriku16

I don't.. and do not wish to go there. It's an...

I don't.. and do not wish to go there. It's an endless debate, for or against that I do not want to be part of what already been discussed. So, leave at that.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-23, 10:12 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,479
Posted By eriku16

A manual vs a PDK box in a Porsche (or SMG, DSG...

A manual vs a PDK box in a Porsche (or SMG, DSG or what ever branding of DCT transmissions in other vehicles) is nothing like electronic shifting verses mechanical on a bike. There is no automatic...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-18, 04:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,117
Posted By eriku16

SKS Rennkompressor

SKS Rennkompressor
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-18, 02:44 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 11,736
Posted By eriku16

:roflmao2: no... not a chance.

:roflmao2: no... not a chance.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-18, 02:09 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,003
Posted By eriku16

It does not bother me where there are made. Other...

It does not bother me where there are made. Other than design differences between brands, they are pretty much generic, mass produce frames.... Quest Composties...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-18, 10:48 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,003
Posted By eriku16

Just another frame Made in China by the same...

Just another frame Made in China by the same factory that Treks are made...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-18, 12:00 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 12,022
Posted By eriku16

After all, it's just derailleurs with a system of...

After all, it's just derailleurs with a system of motors and some code to move the chain the same way your muscles do. Mechanical is easy to service. Electronic is great! 100% reliable and once...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-04-18, 11:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,280
Posted By eriku16

Thumbs down Elemnt/Bolts are bug ridden. They had much more...

Elemnt/Bolts are bug ridden. They had much more issues than any Garmin Edge I used. Yet Wahoo gets put on a high pedestal. This update still does not fix issues with SRM power meters... They gave up....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-17, 01:38 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 51,293
Posted By eriku16

The BOLT is just an smaller, updated version of...

The BOLT is just an smaller, updated version of the ELEMNT. Funny how some give Wahoo so much praise, but let them pass for all the massive bugs and broken features that plagued the ELEMNT. Yet hate...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-16, 09:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 858
Posted By eriku16

I have one. ;) If I can recall, it took about a...

I have one. ;) If I can recall, it took about a week before one showed up on ebay. That was a few years ago.

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-16, 04:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 858
Posted By eriku16

They pop up now and then on ebay. Worth the...

They pop up now and then on ebay. Worth the wait...

2010 CAAD9 forks - options ? - Weight Weenies...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-16, 10:53 AM
Replies: 337
Views: 23,294
Posted By eriku16

Mark my words, some time in the future, there is...

Mark my words, some time in the future, there is going to be a protest/strike/walkout by some of the pros over this mess.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-16, 10:50 AM
Replies: 337
Views: 23,294
Posted By eriku16

The doctor that stated that the injury was caused...

The doctor that stated that the injury was caused by a chainring is comissioned by the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry obliviously was totally impartial in his findings, right?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-31-16, 04:26 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 42,585
Posted By eriku16

With the complaints against Garmin with them...

With the complaints against Garmin with them always in "beta", at least they get the core functionality right. The Elemnt is clearly still in the alpha stage in software and was released way too...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-29-16, 07:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,454
Posted By eriku16

Sorry, but that is not going to happen sooner or...

Sorry, but that is not going to happen sooner or later.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-16, 05:36 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 11,602
Posted By eriku16

Still need more courses. And the ability to...

Still need more courses. And the ability to import your own. It gets boring to ride the same loop over an over. I forget that Zwift is a video game and not a simulator.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-15, 06:50 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,704
Posted By eriku16

Shimano MTB parts are adapted for road bikes and...

Shimano MTB parts are adapted for road bikes and are in no way mature.... Waiting for some company who is willing to spend the R&D for a true ground up design exclusively for road bikes.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-15, 05:01 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 6,987
Posted By eriku16

There is no "flaw" with the quick release. Just a...

There is no "flaw" with the quick release. Just a failure with those who could not figure out it's brilliant, simple operation.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-07-15, 01:05 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 18,120
Posted By eriku16

It's called being metabolic efficient.... This is...

It's called being metabolic efficient.... This is what happens when you do lots of Z1/2 miles. You don't need a fad diet to achieve it.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-25-15, 06:58 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 18,120
Posted By eriku16

That is totally unsustainable.... It's a very...

That is totally unsustainable.... It's a very expensive and environmentally destructive.

We have a couple of LCHF guys in our club. One of them that changed to LCHF, use to be on our A rides. He...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-15, 12:36 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 5,855
Posted By eriku16

And how does that work in the end when it makes...

And how does that work in the end when it makes the sport even more expensive, raises the bar for entry higher and thus less accessible for all? How will that work in the end?

Want to sell more...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-15, 11:25 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 5,855
Posted By eriku16

Discs are allowed, but no solution to the wheel...

Discs are allowed, but no solution to the wheel change issue. No rotor or axle standard in place yet. Still using goofy MTB disc system designs. No matter what, allowing discs makes for such a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-15, 11:09 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,703
Posted By eriku16

Actually, it's not faster and the accuracy is the...

Actually, it's not faster and the accuracy is the same. I'm using Campy Ultrashift with segmented, compressionless housings.



Over 20 years with Campy. ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-15, 04:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,302
Posted By eriku16

I'm not a big fan of black frames, but I really...

I'm not a big fan of black frames, but I really LOVE my anodized, matte BBQ black CAAD9! That with a featherweight Slice Time fork = heaven...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-15, 04:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,302
Posted By eriku16

Would these entry level carbon frames be as stiff...

Would these entry level carbon frames be as stiff as my CAAD9?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-15, 12:56 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,178
Posted By eriku16

You seem confused... I guess you don't ever...

You seem confused... I guess you don't ever remove wheels for transport or change punctures in grassy areas... The beauty of the simple QR is that... it's SIMPLE! Stays on the hub, quick to use and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-15, 12:13 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,178
Posted By eriku16

Oh well that so nice and good... Two parts that...

Oh well that so nice and good... Two parts that can be misplaced, lost or damaged in the heat of the moment. Along with differing standards and attachment methods... FYI, thru axles are old tech and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-15, 01:49 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,111
Posted By eriku16

Yeah, and it has taken like what, 40 years for...

Yeah, and it has taken like what, 40 years for that to happen? I wonder why? We already know the answer to that years ago... :lol: But the industry seems keen on forcing them to market.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-10-15, 12:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,777
Posted By eriku16

When I was doing easy 6hr rides, with...

When I was doing easy 6hr rides, with 25-30hrs/wk, I never needed more than a few figs, dates or a couple of bananas. Doing those long rides, your body gets metabolically efficient. You get fat...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-01-15, 03:37 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,777
Posted By eriku16

Fat metabolism in exercise. - PubMed - NCBI...

Fat metabolism in exercise. - PubMed - NCBI (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9781322)
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-28-15, 02:22 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,777
Posted By eriku16

Umm... no...

Umm... no...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-15, 12:51 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 8,408
Posted By eriku16

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWaLxFIVX1s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWaLxFIVX1s
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-22-15, 09:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,836
Posted By eriku16

Indeed, it is more common than most would...

Indeed, it is more common than most would believe. Even on DCR's site, you'll see complaints there in the comments. I was considering purchasing a Kickr at one time. Did a LOT of searching around and...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-22-15, 12:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,836
Posted By eriku16

Yeah, that forum, the Wattage, Zwift and various...

Yeah, that forum, the Wattage, Zwift and various other sites mention the problem. What bothers me about it is that Wahoo has known about it for quite some time now and pretend that this issue (and...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-15, 03:46 PM
Replies: 545
Views: 37,025
Posted By eriku16

Road disc for road bikes have been around for...

Road disc for road bikes have been around for around 50 years... nothing new. The tech back then and better tech of today are not what is holding back adoption.



That was said five years ago......
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-15, 01:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,902
Posted By eriku16

I can think of a hundred cities that suck.... and...

I can think of a hundred cities that suck.... and Wilmington is not one of them. ;)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-16-14, 04:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,954
Posted By eriku16

They've recently added Elite's RealPower line of...

They've recently added Elite's RealPower line of trainers. The Bkool indoor simulator has just been updated as well.

Changes in current version:


Write on the road: Spectators in 3D mode can...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-04-14, 10:28 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,645
Posted By eriku16

Shimano had Disc brakes as far back as the late...

Shimano had Disc brakes as far back as the late 60's...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-14, 10:32 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,881
Posted By eriku16

It's the case with driving in America when...

It's the case with driving in America when compared to places such as Europe and Asia. If more Americas was using a manual, there would be less road carnage caused by cell phone wielding drivers....
Forum: Southern California
09-03-14, 09:47 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,513
Posted By eriku16

I'm not from around here originally. The SoCal...

I'm not from around here originally. The SoCal urban/suburban sprawl is vast and daunting from somebody use to endless country roads. I find SGRT and the trail network due to their terrain, heaven...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-14, 06:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,702
Posted By eriku16

If you ate all that over a relatively short time...

If you ate all that over a relatively short time period, no wonder you felt that way. Your digestive system and your legs are competing for the same blood supply. Guess who won?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-14, 10:18 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,600
Posted By eriku16

I don't use KMC links on Campy chains anymore....

I don't use KMC links on Campy chains anymore. The chains have a longer life and wear rates are different with it and the links. KMC link pins wear down faster and can be an issue.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-14, 09:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,116
Posted By eriku16

Martinique, in the Eastern Caribbean. Cycling is...

Martinique, in the Eastern Caribbean. Cycling is very popular there....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-14, 01:51 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 13,948
Posted By eriku16

I guess you are referring to the Focus RAT...

I guess you are referring to the Focus RAT through axle. It is a proprietary system and won't go anywhere unless they release the patents. Even still, it will be a tough sell trying to convince the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-14, 12:46 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 13,948
Posted By eriku16

In some alternate reality, when they take off,...

In some alternate reality, when they take off, then will you see REAL sleek, lightweight and efficient designs and not the ones based on the current clunky and fugly MTB ones. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-14, 12:30 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 13,948
Posted By eriku16

Doomed to fail unless it can be demonstrated that...

Doomed to fail unless it can be demonstrated that no one will get hurt in a pile up or that a disc wheel can be changed out in 5-10 sec.... Not even possible for a thru axle design. Discs will add a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-14, 10:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,266
Posted By eriku16

Compact cranks are about the low end, not so much...

Compact cranks are about the low end, not so much the top end. Depending on the terrain where you live, how strong and fit you are, you may be under geared with the 34 or 36 inner ring.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-14, 10:16 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 20,876
Posted By eriku16

The issue I have with KMC 11 links is when...

The issue I have with KMC 11 links is when nearing the end life of a Chorus chain, there will be noise every revolution in the drive train. I'm guessing it's due to the faster wear on the KMC link...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-14, 10:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,168
Posted By eriku16

The frame is a CAAD10... They came out in 2011....

The frame is a CAAD10... They came out in 2011. They had not so smooth finishing around the welds for the first year. This frame does not have that, so it's more recent.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-14, 01:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,990
Posted By eriku16

If this hardware was well planned and tested out...

If this hardware was well planned and tested out beforehand, then there would be no need to have updates for added functionality or bugs being fixed... For those who lack the equipment or ability, it...
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