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Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-22, 11:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 788
Posted By robbyville

Yep, absolutely. As mentioned I've been using TL...

Yep, absolutely. As mentioned I've been using TL for a fair bit. I'm pretty horrible at checking my sealant levels made more "interesting" due to the heat out here. More often than not I end up...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-22, 09:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 788
Posted By robbyville

lol, strangely enough in the 8-9 years that I’ve...

lol, strangely enough in the 8-9 years that I’ve been using tubeless I’ve never thought of parking my wheels with valves in any particular position but it makes sense!

Funnily enough, I decided to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-22, 07:21 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 556
Posted By robbyville

I’m one of those that gets to ride year round,...

I’m one of those that gets to ride year round, there are a few months where if riding at 6:30 like I mostly do I have to wear a light jacket and tights or knee warmers (this year I had to break out...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-22, 06:48 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 9,648
Posted By robbyville

Oh gotcha, sorry. I was simply responding to the...

Oh gotcha, sorry. I was simply responding to the above post regarding how there seem to be either no, or very few one bike owners that rode tubeless regularly
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-22, 09:18 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 9,648
Posted By robbyville

not sure what that is?

not sure what that is?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-22, 08:45 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 9,648
Posted By robbyville

I’m a one bike rider and have been for many...

I’m a one bike rider and have been for many years, probably 2005 or so. Up until about 6 years ago though I had an extra set of wheels that were not tubeless. Sold those and for the last 6 years my...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-22, 11:39 AM
Replies: 426
Views: 128,122
Posted By robbyville

awesome shot, hope he loves it! Ride safe!

awesome shot, hope he loves it! Ride safe!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-22, 11:00 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,378
Posted By robbyville

I don’t think (for most) that the main selling...

I don’t think (for most) that the main selling feature is lower rolling resistance, although certainly a feature that is often marketed rightly or wrongly. I’m surprised to hear that the pro teams...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-22, 09:57 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,375
Posted By robbyville

I absolutely love to look at the bikes around me...

I absolutely love to look at the bikes around me during events. Not to compare but simply because I enjoy seeing all the different styles materials and ages. My personal bike is also an eye catcher...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-22, 08:06 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 9,648
Posted By robbyville

Yowzers, I’ve read every post here and there are...

Yowzers, I’ve read every post here and there are definitely some good points made. Seems
like there is opportunity for more improvement in standard development (what industry doesn’t). I suppose...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-22, 10:18 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,541
Posted By robbyville

Lol, I always seem to be late to the party! I...

Lol, I always seem to be late to the party! I think the above poster is correct I would go with a 21 mm or thereabouts. I prefer to use a namebrand rim tape like the DT or Muc off, It lasts as long...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-22, 06:56 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,541
Posted By robbyville

Happy to hear that all worked out, nice that the...

Happy to hear that all worked out, nice that the GF made the switch as well lol.

are your alloy wheels tubeless compatible? If not, although many have converted normal wheels to tubeless using an...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-22, 04:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 861
Posted By robbyville

Yup, I’m fact I’ve tried and still technically...

Yup, I’m fact I’ve tried and still technically own both. Thread below…
the Fizik is with a friend in case he wants to buy it, the Specialized has worked out incredibly well.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-22, 06:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 681
Posted By robbyville

Hey there, no experience with solid tires so...

Hey there,

no experience with solid tires so can’t help there. But many years with tubeless including one of my bikes which only get used once per month.

doubtful that you damaged the tire...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-22, 08:34 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,283
Posted By robbyville

Absolutely understood. I’ve been using different...

Absolutely understood. I’ve been using different styles of bike stands for 36 years and could never argue contrary re clamping. Perhaps I’ve always been able to either find the right way or spits...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-22, 08:24 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,283
Posted By robbyville

Beautifully done! Gads, seeing your wire fishing...

Beautifully done! Gads, seeing your wire fishing brought me back to my electrical wiring fiasco on one of old harley’s but great perseverance! I think this should also get you hankering for a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-22, 11:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,003
Posted By robbyville

I haven’t used the R3 tires in quite a few years...

I haven’t used the R3 tires in quite a few years but when I did I really liked them. Good wear and good weight, not difficult to put on. Don’t use Stan’s sealant (has that been said yet ;))

I...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-22, 12:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 710
Posted By robbyville

I run a similar set up to the one above from...

I run a similar set up to the one above from Elvo, can’t stand the idea of clamping items to my bars in an un-aesthetically pleasing manner lol! The setup has actually changed. New Bontrager front...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-22, 09:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,361
Posted By robbyville

lol they’re not other than looks and aerodynamics...

lol they’re not other than looks and aerodynamics which outweigh weight in many circumstances
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-22, 08:56 AM
Replies: 20,406
Views: 4,706,248
Posted By robbyville

Two weeks in and so far so good. S Works Romin...

Two weeks in and so far so good. S Works Romin Saddle with Mirror (3D printed). Dare I say seems to have been worth every stupid penny. Hoping I’m saddle hopping free for another 7 years.

...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-22, 08:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,356
Posted By robbyville

What type of tire pressure are you running with...

What type of tire pressure are you running with those bad boys?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-22, 08:11 AM
Replies: 426
Views: 128,122
Posted By robbyville

like my original post said, come one come all!...

like my original post said, come one come all! Although back at that post gravel bikes were cross bikes (of sorts) Trek had some beauts, but yours is far nicer!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-22, 07:23 AM
Replies: 426
Views: 128,122
Posted By robbyville

We have a few of those viper reds in our area and...

We have a few of those viper reds in our area and they are absolutely stunning. I don’t know how folks continue with 120lbs in their tires, I would imagine that any bike in any material would be...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-22, 07:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,361
Posted By robbyville

What a great story and find, congrats! I loved...

What a great story and find, congrats! I loved the DA 9000 mechanical, front shifting was so amazing that I (almost) didn’t go with DI2. I’m sure you found this out already but you should be able to...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-22, 08:14 PM
Replies: 426
Views: 128,122
Posted By robbyville

Hello! Well start posting and let’s see your new...

Hello! Well start posting and let’s see your new beaut! I actually updated my original bike and may have a pic or two in this thread. I sold it to a riding friend in 2018 so that he could upgrade...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-22, 05:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 587
Posted By robbyville

absolutely agree, but I’ll say that although I’ve...

absolutely agree, but I’ll say that although I’ve had quite a few saddles from the saddle brands, Italian and others that Specialized has really nailed all things that I would consider contact...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-22, 08:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 587
Posted By robbyville

I was a huge fan of the toupe shape but they...

I was a huge fan of the toupe shape but they changed it a few years ago. still good but not as. I measured my sit bones on the specialized foam board and although I had always used saddles in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-22, 07:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 917
Posted By robbyville

True indeed! Had my fourth ride a slow to start...

True indeed! Had my fourth ride a slow to start and quick from middle to end 50 miler and all good. Hopefully this is the one. Next week I have a 70 on Saturday with the usual fast club rides on...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-22, 08:21 AM
Replies: 3,117
Views: 928,738
Posted By robbyville

just a thought but Speedvagen in also now working...

just a thought but Speedvagen in also now working in Titanium. Although they weren’t when I bought mine (Steel with carbon seat tube. My Speedvagen is the most comfortable bike I’ve ever owned and...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-22, 08:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 917
Posted By robbyville

I would think so too. Tons of folks in our...

I would think so too. Tons of folks in our various groups rocking the snub nosed saddles. Still, some of those ISM’s are such a turn off aesthetically that I have to admit that I was less prone to...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-22, 10:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 917
Posted By robbyville

I hear that, I figure that pretty much every...

I hear that, I figure that pretty much every saddle I’ve had has lasted multiple years and that the methodology of binding rails to shell and such is pretty much a standard at this point so willing...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-22, 05:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,564
Posted By robbyville

Like the others have said, sounds pretty normal....

Like the others have said, sounds pretty normal. Kudos to you for the ease of install! For s#*ts and giggles you may want to spray some soapy water on your rim to check for air leaks around the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-22, 11:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 917
Posted By robbyville

thanks so much, I always appreciate your feedback...

thanks so much, I always appreciate your feedback and well thought out comments! I absolutely agree about the differences from one saddle to another. I’ve never tried the Power but did try the pro...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-22, 10:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 917
Posted By robbyville

It feels a little more padded in certain areas...

It feels a little more padded in certain areas like the wings and outer profile than my last Toupe (keep in mind that the older ones actually had somewhat different padding and profiles depending on...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-22, 10:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 917
Posted By robbyville

New saddle time (again)

Well after quite a few years of scouring for saddles only to come back to my favorite Specialized Toupe with carbon rails circa 2014 or so I was forced back into the market.

the toupe shape had...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-22, 07:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,564
Posted By robbyville

You’ve probably gotten all the answers you need...

You’ve probably gotten all the answers you need at this point but I’ll throw in a couple of thoughts. For credibility I’ve been riding tubeless road for about 7-8 years now and exclusively for...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-21, 09:19 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,943
Posted By robbyville

Tour de Big Bear at the 40 mile stop guy does...

Tour de Big Bear at the 40 mile stop guy does amazing peppered bacon. Couple slices go a long way.

they also do the boiled potato quarters which are amazing when you sprinkle salt on them. Each...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-21, 11:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,035
Posted By robbyville

RVnavv already mentioned Speedvagen. I have the...

RVnavv already mentioned Speedvagen. I have the horizon scheme which I love but they did this back in 2015 as well that I think is incredible. If you Google it you can find additional images of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-21, 11:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,035
Posted By robbyville

RVnavv already mentioned Speedvagen. I have the...

RVnavv already mentioned Speedvagen. I have the horizon scheme which I love but they did this back in 2015 as well that I think is incredible. If you Google it you can find additional images of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-21, 07:40 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,310
Posted By robbyville

Zombie thread! although I actually do...

Zombie thread!

although I actually do appreciate understanding some of the differences between the various power models since I’m back in the market with my last Toupe finally broken…

hopefully...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-21, 11:04 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,793
Posted By robbyville

FWIW friend owns a local LBS, I just got the last...

FWIW friend owns a local LBS, I just got the last of his gp5000’s in TL still had some clincher but no 28’s. He mentioned that his incoming shipment continues to get moved further out and was...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-21, 07:33 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,630
Posted By robbyville

hope you enjoy them! I’m on my second or third...

hope you enjoy them! I’m on my second or third GP5000 TL. Definitely one of the harder tires to install on my brand of wheels (I actually have to use a lever), but seats even with a hand pump and...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-21, 10:15 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 9,805
Posted By robbyville

I definitely think you need to do what’s right...

I definitely think you need to do what’s right for you. Still, there seems to be a lot of overthinking going on here. In my 7 plus years of tubeless around 6 or so exclusively, I’ve mismatched...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-21, 06:35 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,630
Posted By robbyville

thanks! just found some of the Schwalbe...

thanks!

just found some of the Schwalbe Addix which I think you once recommended but $81ea so think I’ll wait a bit!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-21, 10:23 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,630
Posted By robbyville

I’ll jump in on that! Will my Light Bicycle AR46...

I’ll jump in on that! Will my Light Bicycle AR46 rims work with these? I currently have gp5000 tl’s on them, I’ve never actually even thought of compatibility, if the tire is tubeless compatible...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-21, 09:06 PM
Replies: 1,686
Views: 268,777
Posted By robbyville

nice job looks fantastic!

nice job looks fantastic!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-21, 07:41 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,535
Posted By robbyville

my first set of 5000tl’s (early production) would...

my first set of 5000tl’s (early production) would throw cords regularly, never split from the casing though. I showed the owner of my LBS (small shop big community partner), and he swapped them out...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-21, 07:40 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,535
Posted By robbyville

my first set of 5000tl’s (early production) would...

my first set of 5000tl’s (early production) would throw cords regularly, never split from the casing though. I showed the owner of my LBS (small shop big community partner), and he swapped them out...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-21, 07:22 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,917
Posted By robbyville

I’ve used them a few times (in 25mm), really...

I’ve used them a few times (in 25mm), really liked the quality of ride.

it constantly amazes me the variation in mileage we all get. My 5000TL’s have definitely outlasted most of my other tires. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-21, 10:18 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,505
Posted By robbyville

Few folks in my neck of the woods riding on the...

Few folks in my neck of the woods riding on the new Specialized S Works mirror saddles at like $450 they have actually said that they’re incredible. Some others who I ride with that work at the shop...
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