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by Lugan
Tue Jul 18, 2023 5:06 am
Forum: Wheelsets & Tires (Road)
Topic: New One-Piece Syncros road wheelset
Replies: 17
Views: 3325

Re: New One-Piece Syncros road wheelset

Mad Fiber done right?
by Lugan
Wed Aug 12, 2020 3:57 am
Forum: Road
Topic: Do I really need Dynaplug or the like?
Replies: 41
Views: 5996

Re: Do I really need Dynaplug or the like?

I've riding 100% tubeless on all bikes for 2+ years, and I carry a Dynaplug Racer within easy reach so I can plug most holes before losing much air. I carry a Stans Dart as a backup for larger holes but haven't had to use it yet. Starting this spring, I stopped carrying tubes at all except MTB rides...
by Lugan
Tue Jul 14, 2020 10:50 pm
Forum: Road
Topic: Best bike you've owned!!
Replies: 132
Views: 27323

Re: Best bike you've owned!!

Best road bike in absolute terms: 2020 S-Works Venge AXS. It's just perfect in performance: Light enough to climb well, super responseive acceleration, very stiff and stable front end for high speed handling, and (with 28c tubeless tires) surprisingly comfortable. There are many very thoughtful desi...
by Lugan
Wed Jun 24, 2020 2:43 pm
Forum: Road
Topic: Climbing on a stiff/aero frame
Replies: 28
Views: 4852

Re: Climbing on a stiff/aero frame

It depends on the aero frame/bike. I have a 4 year old Argon 18 Nitrogen Pro that is built up very light with DA and Bora 60 wheels, which is a fast climber but a little bit of a truck descending and lacks braking power on top of that. I have a new Venge S-Works with Red AXS and CLX 50 wheels which ...
by Lugan
Mon Jun 08, 2020 4:23 am
Forum: Wheelsets & Tires (Road)
Topic: Roval 2020/2021 Road Wheelsets
Replies: 1667
Views: 321656

Re: Roval 2020/2021 Road Wheelsets

Scott2017 wrote:
Sun Jun 07, 2020 1:33 am
...Been waiting 3 years for them to get tubeless right after the poor execution of it on the CLX 50s...
Side question: What is wrong with CLX 50 and tubeless? Mine run tubeless without problems.
by Lugan
Fri Jun 05, 2020 11:25 pm
Forum: Wheelsets & Tires (Road)
Topic: New Continental 5000S Tires - Tubeless Compatible
Replies: 1149
Views: 234411

Re: New Continental 5000S Tires - Tubeless Compatible

bm0p700f wrote:
Fri Jun 05, 2020 12:04 am
I get emails saying I have been cycling for 40 years and have never had a tyre that been so tight to fit. So how come this 44 year old has no problem then with the same tyre and rim?
Because you started when you were 3, and that extra year tipped you into expert class! :-)
by Lugan
Thu Jun 04, 2020 10:57 pm
Forum: Road
Topic: Do You Run Tubeless AND Carry a Spare Tube?
Replies: 74
Views: 19289

Re: Do You Run Tubeless AND Carry a Spare Tube?

I have 8 bikes and even more wheelsets and am 100% tubeless for ~2 years. I used to carry a tube for road rides (still do for gravel and MTB), but stopped for two reasons: First, I never flat on the road. Had to plug once in thousands of miles. Maybe my roads are less hazardous (Seattle area). Secon...
by Lugan
Thu Jun 04, 2020 10:39 pm
Forum: Wheelsets & Tires (Road)
Topic: New Continental 5000S Tires - Tubeless Compatible
Replies: 1149
Views: 234411

Re: New Continental 5000S Tires - Tubeless Compatible

I wonder if Conti made a running change to the diameter of the 5000 TL. I just swapped 3 wheelsets to those tires (Enve 3.4 Disc, Campy Bora 60 WTO Disc, and Roval CLX 50 disc), and the experience setting them up was appropriately challenging. What I mean is that they were tight, but not at all the ...
by Lugan
Sun May 24, 2020 4:10 am
Forum: Road
Topic: Blocking off vents on helmet
Replies: 3
Views: 763

Re: Blocking off vents on helmet

I used black duct tape to cover the front vents of a yellow/green Bontrager Ballista that has black trim. I use it as my winter helmet. I trimmed the tape with scissors to match the shape of the vents.
by Lugan
Tue May 05, 2020 4:11 pm
Forum: Road
Topic: Best Tubeless tires for 2020?
Replies: 816
Views: 177788

Re: Best Tubeless tires for 2020?

vinny wrote:
Tue Feb 25, 2020 7:59 pm
I just installed the S-Works Turbo RapidAir, on my Roval CL50 tires. (28mm). Used the Specialized Sealant too.
If you have calipers, could you please measure the actual width of those tires on those rims? It's hard to find actual widths of the Rapidairs. Thanks!
by Lugan
Fri Mar 27, 2020 7:48 pm
Forum: Road
Topic: Alu Clinchers with Ceramic/dark Brake Tracks
Replies: 122
Views: 47372

Re: Alu Clinchers with Ceramic/dark Brake Tracks

Glad to see your coated Altamonts are holding up well. I have a pair that are from the very first batch, and riding in wet Seattle winter, the coating was gone after about 3,000 km.
by Lugan
Mon Feb 10, 2020 12:57 am
Forum: Road
Topic: Holy Grail: Road disc brakes that don't rub
Replies: 74
Views: 25183

Re: Holy Grail: Road disc brakes that don't rub

I agree with you, OP. I like disc brakes on a few of my road bikes. But in wet grit, they are too noisy. I live in Seattle and ride all winter, and my rain bike has rim brakes (long reach calipers). I use Hed Black rims that stop great in wet and frozen conditions. I use Shwalbe 30c G One Speed tire...
by Lugan
Wed Jan 01, 2020 4:38 pm
Forum: Road
Topic: Alu Clinchers with Ceramic/dark Brake Tracks
Replies: 122
Views: 47372

Re: Alu Clinchers with Ceramic/dark Brake Tracks

I live in th Seattle area and ride all winter in rain (base training). I use Hed Ardennes Black wheels. The coating and machining are very durable despite the gritty conditions I ride in. The braking in all conditions is far more immediate, powerful, and consistent than any 'normal' silver alloy ri...
by Lugan
Tue Dec 31, 2019 4:13 pm
Forum: Road
Topic: Alu Clinchers with Ceramic/dark Brake Tracks
Replies: 122
Views: 47372

Re: Alu Clinchers with Ceramic/dark Brake Tracks

I live in th Seattle area and ride all winter in rain (base training). I use Hed Ardennes Black wheels. The coating and machining are very durable despite the gritty conditions I ride in. The braking in all conditions is far more immediate, powerful, and consistent than any 'normal' silver alloy ri...
by Lugan
Mon Dec 30, 2019 3:13 pm
Forum: Road
Topic: Alu Clinchers with Ceramic/dark Brake Tracks
Replies: 122
Views: 47372

Re: Alu Clinchers with Ceramic/dark Brake Tracks

I live in th Seattle area and ride all winter in rain (base training). I use Hed Ardennes Black wheels. The coating and machining are very durable despite the gritty conditions I ride in. The braking in all conditions is far more immediate, powerful, and consistent than any 'normal' silver alloy rim.