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Few here know of my background in cycling. From about '92-03 that's all I did. Worked in the bike industry, raced and trained constantly. Managed a few state and national championships in XC, cyclocross, TT and TTT. I am still very much a bike geek.
Cyclocross D/A 7900 & XTR M980 Egg Beater 11 Home built ebay carbon 1200g 38mm tubulars with Tufo's https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1368584958 Cervelo S5 Ui2 Zipp 404 firecrest clinchers https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1368584958 Pivot 429 carbon XTR race disc group 180 cranks XTR shadow long cage RD XTR direct mount FD 180/160mm Avid clean sweep rotors Turnix PRO carbon railed seat O/S carbon bar Stans Crest 32h F Project 321 Lefty DT revo black spokes 3x Lefty 120 PBR carbon fork Crank Bros 11 ti pedals 23.8 lbs with pedals and cage. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1368584958 On the way to the '01 state (district) CX championship win wearing the reigning state champs jersey. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1368584958 Criterium in '04 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1368584958 State Team Trial Champs '03. I think we won that year. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1368584958 Racing Sea Otter in my Stars 'n Stripe national champions jersey https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1368584958 |
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Old full-carbon Trek. Not sure of model but I adore it. I have a few 10-15 mile loops that I'll do after work and every time I ride into the driveway it's like the bike wants to keep going.
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1368589737 Even though this bike is relatively old and carbon bike technology has advanced quite a bit, I am a believer in carbon. On rough asphalt the difference is pretty incredible. However, I believe the road surface and tire choice affect comfort more than frame material. If you want a smooth ride, scope out some smooth roads. I switched to cheapo tires from gatorskins and was blown away by how much it helped the ride. |
I had a very similar trek OCLV back in the day, pretty nice bike. I sold mine and got a random issic impulse I found on craigs list about 5 years ago... the issic geometry is actually a little aggressive for me these days, need to get back to a fighting weight! I think I might be too heavy for my wheels now... lol.
I have some pretty fun bikes, gotta get some pictures posted soon |
Emilio with the Dura Ace post in my poverty thread. :cry:
CX may get a go in the fall from me. Until then, John and I are still crushing almost every day. |
Originally Posted by white_fly
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Even though this bike is relatively old and carbon bike technology has advanced quite a bit, I am a believer in carbon. On rough asphalt the difference is pretty incredible. However, I believe the road surface and tire choice affect comfort more than frame material. If you want a smooth ride, scope out some smooth roads. I switched to cheapo tires from gatorskins and was blown away by how much it helped the ride.
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well you gotta burn through the top coat to have a problem. I know lots of people who have had pretty wrecks on CF bikes and the bike was not totaled per whoever looked at it.
I see your point though, Ive been reluctant to make the jump to a CF mountain bike but for anything else I would not think twice, the benefits are just too great to not do it plus many bike makers have a decent crash replacement program for people who fall off their bike alot... white fly, keep an eye on those hubs, they have a reputation for cracking around the spokes. |
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Originally Posted by white_fly
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I switched to cheapo tires from gatorskins and was blown away by how much it helped the ride.
But I run Gatorskins too. The loss in smoothness and grip is well worth NEVER getting a puncture. Also, this: https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1368628661 |
How much less grip does a Gator have compared to the GP4K? I have Mavic Detonators now and they are they are "fine". I ran Seca RS previously and they were definitely smoother.
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Originally Posted by hustler
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How much less grip does a Gator have compared to the GP4K? I have Mavic Detonators now and they are they are "fine". I ran Seca RS previously and they were definitely smoother.
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I thought about a GP4K up front and a Gator on back. Is that homo?
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Anyone here have experience with Bicycle Wheel Warehouse's Blackset Race or Vuelta's Corsa Superlight wheelsets? They are both sub $400, appx 1500g and from what I read of good construction. I know, considering price-weight-strength pick two but I've heard good things about these.
I am 140lbs and they will be going on my CAAD9, replacing the stock Shimano WH-R561 (1800g - pictured earlier). The front is damaged so I'm going to upgrade both. I want a lighter wheelset that I can train on and then begin entry-level racing in the next coming year. Recent college grad (this weekend) so no 1k+ suggestions if you can help it. Tire decision will come next. I'm listening close to what you guys are saying. |
Originally Posted by hustler
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I thought about a GP4K up front and a Gator on back. Is that homo?
The local Performance bike shop (bought out Supergo several years ago) had red Michelin Pro4's on sale at half price so I snapped up a bunch. Not super puncture resistant but they ride great. My long days are 100+miles so the extra comfort is worth the slight increase in puncture risk. And yes, you will be a crosser. It is written. |
Originally Posted by mgeoffriau
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Don't know how to quantitatively communicate the difference, but I'll say that the GP4000's I tried for a while had more grip than I was comfortable using. Maybe if I were Belgian, 135 lbs, and had 7% body fat.
I havent ridden the gp4000s but I have a pair of older Conti Ultrasports on my roadie right now. They also have more grip than I am comfortable using, lol. I find it hard to spend $40+ per tire for a bicycle, and im probalby missing out on something because of it, but i'm not quite there as a rider. I'm also fat and slow. My long rides are 25miles. :loser:
Originally Posted by petrolmed
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Anyone here have experience with Bicycle Wheel Warehouse's Blackset Race or Vuelta's Corsa Superlight wheelsets? They are both sub $400, appx 1500g and from what I read of good construction. I know, considering price-weight-strength pick two but I've heard good things about these.
Neuvation Wheels - www.neuvationcycling.com |
Originally Posted by hustler
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One drop, one bar-smash, one wreck, or even one chain-stay touching a curb means you are out a frame. That's too fragile for my taste.
At this point, I couldn't go back to aluminum. Not for a newer bike or sexier frame. A lugged steel tourer might be fun, but carbon owns for going fast for a long time as comfortably as possible. |
Originally Posted by psreynol
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white fly, keep an eye on those hubs, they have a reputation for cracking around the spokes.
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Originally Posted by mgeoffriau
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But I run Gatorskins too. The loss in smoothness and grip is well worth NEVER getting a puncture.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-t...480/13%2B-%2B1 In all the miles I've ridden I've gotten two punctures. One was the above gatorskin. Now I just bring a phone which I use to track my rides anyways. |
I hardly ever get punctures on my GP4000s, but got them quite often on the Michelin Pro Race 2s.
I like my carbon frame & wheels but I wouldn't run carbon bars. Do you guys use Strava? |
I'm on Strava. Haven't uploaded a ride in a while.
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Originally Posted by white_fly
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O RLY!?
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-t...480/13%2B-%2B1 In all the miles I've ridden I've gotten two punctures. One was the above gatorskin. Now I just bring a phone which I use to track my rides anyways. |
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