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by Asteroid
Wed Aug 22, 2018 7:08 pm
Forum: Road
Topic: Recommend a spare tubular for wide rims
Replies: 11
Views: 1114

Re: Recommend a spare tubular for wide rims

Arenbergs or Roubaixs cost around $70ea/shipped from Probikekit. (Lowest prices I routinely see.) We all sense the cost pain first time out of the chute. But you will wear the rear significantly over the first 3k kilos. Swap 'em out then and use the old tire as your spare. Just avoid waiting too lon...
by Asteroid
Mon Aug 20, 2018 6:36 pm
Forum: CX & Gravel
Topic: Titanium Frames
Replies: 32
Views: 11560

Re: Titanium Frames

My two main rides use CF ('15 Cannondale) and Ti ('94 Merlin w/threaded bb). The Merlin Extralight gives away nearly 750gr on the frame, alone. All the other components widen the overall weight penalty to almost 2kg. However, it gives a supreme ride that will last forever. It takes massive amounts o...
by Asteroid
Fri Aug 10, 2018 5:52 pm
Forum: Road
Topic: Rim brake rims durability
Replies: 13
Views: 2116

Re: Rim brake rims durability

I ride Dura Ace C-24's. I'm not a good descender and have done a number of HC climbs and descents over the last few years traveling to the French Alps twice, Pyrenees once Girona three times. Mallorca twice. The bottom line with all that braking my rims lasted under four seasons. Same wheels on my ...
by Asteroid
Mon Jul 23, 2018 8:46 pm
Forum: Road
Topic: Cannondale size advise for rider which measure 5 feet 8 inches
Replies: 23
Views: 20695

Re: Cannondale size advise for rider which measure 5 feet 8 inches

I stand 5-7.5" with a 29" inseam, so my 52cm '15 Supersix EVO fits me best.
My longer torso meant using a longer stem. 120mm, if memory serves.
Friends give me crap for not much seatpost showing, but absent going custom, it works fine for me.
by Asteroid
Thu Jul 19, 2018 10:01 pm
Forum: Randonneurring, Bikepacking, Commuting, E-Bikes
Topic: Best bike for commuting
Replies: 21
Views: 24490

Re: Best bike for commuting

Seems like a good candidate for craigslist. We just returned from a Boston vacation. It included renting a decent roadbike. Not very cyclist-friendly in the downtown area - principally from a pothole perspective and the inability (illegal?) to take a bike on the rail lines. Since you're only commuti...
by Asteroid
Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:04 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself / Gallery - Please use metric weights.
Topic: Colnago C64 5.78kg
Replies: 29
Views: 8764

Re: Colnago C64 5.78kg

Very nice. Tubulars would shave off even more weight.
by Asteroid
Fri May 25, 2018 6:03 pm
Forum: Cycle Chat
Topic: Top Cycling Milestones in Every Rider's Life!
Replies: 13
Views: 1770

Re: Top Cycling Milestones in Every Rider's Life!

Thinking like:
- first 50-miler
- first 100-miler
- first bike
- first bike bought with one's own money
- first successful repair of (insert completed process here)
- first leadout on group ride
by Asteroid
Tue May 22, 2018 9:52 pm
Forum: Road
Topic: KMC X11-SL Chain.
Replies: 23
Views: 5015

Re: KMC X11-SL Chain.

This KMC chain is a winner, IMO. About 4,800 kilos and no stretch or squeak.
Little bit pricey at around USD 50, compared to finding Dura Ace for about $35 or less.
My KMC was part of an assortment of bit$ to bring my Cannondale below 6.0kg. :p
by Asteroid
Mon May 21, 2018 6:38 pm
Forum: Road
Topic: Thanks for TUBULAR, help I AM CONVERTED!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 1820

Re: Thanks for TUBULAR, help I AM CONVERTED!!!

I recommend holding onto those awesome Shamals. You will take a bit of a bath on them. If you're lucky, they'll slot right in - in a pinch - without any brake pad adjustment. Like you, I'm a big convert to tubulars. It helped me bring a Supersix to under 6kg. Beautiful ride and handling that clinche...
by Asteroid
Tue May 08, 2018 4:07 pm
Forum: Cycle Chat
Topic: Estate v SUV for carrying bikes inside
Replies: 78
Views: 15866

Re: Estate v SUV for carrying bikes inside

With three beemers on your initial list, driving an Element will leave you less-than-thrilled. Nice utility, but gutless. My '14 Acura RDX takes two bikes lying down with wheels on. (Moving blanket on the carpet and one between bikes.) With wheels on, it mostly means soft duffels laid in an open spo...
by Asteroid
Wed Apr 25, 2018 4:24 pm
Forum: Road
Topic: Currently on a 1000-mile old Vittoria Corsa CXIII tub. Change out for this saturday's Sportive?
Replies: 7
Views: 1295

Re: Currently on a 1000-mile old Vittoria Corsa CXIII tub. Change out for this saturday's Sportive?

You're officially riding on slicks! lol
My recommendation is to swap out for the new one and carry the old as your spare.
Probably lighter than a Tufo, as well.

My rear Veloflex is approaching similar territory at 1,200 miles. Thinking it's worth another 500.
by Asteroid
Mon Apr 16, 2018 4:13 pm
Forum: Cycle Chat
Topic: Why do people try to follow me on Strava?
Replies: 28
Views: 8073

Re: Why do people try to follow me on Strava?

Yeah, remember to block you GPS physical address location on your account, so the whole internet doesn't know where your precious bikes "Live" ;) ... Louis :) Point taken. Although there's zero crime in Canada, Louis. Last theft occurred in Monsonee back in '97, when somebody left the key in their ...
by Asteroid
Mon Apr 16, 2018 4:07 pm
Forum: Road
Topic: Campagnolo 12-Speed
Replies: 4971
Views: 774368

Re: Campagnolo 12-Speed

No doubt, Shimano and SRAM will follow suit with their own 12-speed.
Wonder, however, if everyone will skip 13-speed. You know, like floors on an elevator.
"Yep, just got the new 14-speed gruppo. Doggone if I count only 13 cogs back there!" :smartass:
by Asteroid
Tue Jan 16, 2018 5:03 pm
Forum: Road
Topic: Most Well Known Online Bike Retailers?
Replies: 34
Views: 6523

Re: Most Well Known Online Bike Retailers?

Seems higher end shoppers would check Performance before Amazon, but I could be wrong.
When looking for a fendered rain bike, I came close once with Probikekit.
Ended up buying one of their frames and building it myself. Resulted in a better bike for the same price.
by Asteroid
Wed Jan 10, 2018 5:05 pm
Forum: Cycle Chat
Topic: American Classic closing down
Replies: 15
Views: 5427

Re: American Classic closing down

Always liked their seatposts from twenty years ago. Spiffy design.
There's only so many bike parts and accessories, with incredible competition around the world.