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11spd replied to a thread I envision a time in the not too distant future when rim brakes will no longer be... in General Cycling Discussion

Come on! Look at all the fat guys in full kit on $7K bikes with disc brakes. They are taking over.

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Oxtox replied to a thread Is more gears more efficient? in General Cycling Discussion

surely you mean 65-85 rpm... 'cause what you actually typed is cray-cray.

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harryman replied to a thread NBC Sports Clips on Steephill SUCK in Pro Cycling - Tour de France

tiz-cycling.racing There are pop-ups, and he's a Russian, so you're probably turning all your info over to the Kremlin, but you do get the Eurosport...

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mfdemicco replied to a thread Downsides to more spokes? in Wheels and Tires

I wonder if there is any failure analysis on these rims. Could it be too high a spoke tension, too few spokes, wrong choice of aluminum alloy,...

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factory feel replied to a thread I envision a time in the not too distant future when rim brakes will no longer be... in General Cycling Discussion

I forgot about the Mutants.

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11spd replied to a thread Trade supersix evo frame for BH ultralight RC? in General Cycling Discussion

agree, it isn't looking hopeful. :p

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11spd replied to a thread I envision a time in the not too distant future when rim brakes will no longer be... in General Cycling Discussion

Just isn't so. Matte frames have replaced gloss paint jobs and muddin in trucks seals the deal.

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factory feel replied to a thread Trade supersix evo frame for BH ultralight RC? in General Cycling Discussion

he'll likely not take your advice.

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factory feel replied to a thread I envision a time in the not too distant future when rim brakes will no longer be... in General Cycling Discussion

Humans aren't wired that way. We are attracted to shiny objects.

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Lombard replied to a thread Downsides to more spokes? in Wheels and Tires

I don't know very many people who HAVEN'T cracked a Bontrager rim - especially when they were doing the paired spoke design. Yours truly for one! 4K...

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11spd replied to a thread Trade supersix evo frame for BH ultralight RC? in General Cycling Discussion

why is that ff?

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factory feel replied to a thread Mavic Ksyrium SR spokes in General Cycling Discussion

Are we to dig through our parts bins and find the spoke for this fellow? Come on OP get it fixed or move on to another brand wheel.

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factory feel replied to a thread Trade supersix evo frame for BH ultralight RC? in General Cycling Discussion

11sp, you might consider taking this offline with this poster.

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11spd replied to a thread Trade supersix evo frame for BH ultralight RC? in General Cycling Discussion

Thanks. I didn't understand. I hope my comments about fit make sense.

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11spd replied to a thread Graphene and rubber. What are the benefits to tires? in General Cycling Discussion

Understand and no denigrating your decision to ride tubs. Agree they ride nicer than clinchers with tubes and likely less rolling resistance. I...

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rbhatup replied to a thread Trade supersix evo frame for BH ultralight RC? in General Cycling Discussion

I apologize for my comments. I confused you with another member that kept questioning if I had really purchased a bike. Again, I'm very sorry for...

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11spd replied to a thread I envision a time in the not too distant future when rim brakes will no longer be... in General Cycling Discussion

...or less equal and unnoticeable perception that technology has been undated causing a chain reaction and a wheelie.

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cxwrench replied to a thread Mavic Ksyrium SR spokes in General Cycling Discussion

I'm pretty sure that any shop can send a wheel to Mavic for a rebuild if it's relatively current and Mavic have the parts needed. Yours is pretty new...

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11spd replied to a thread Trade supersix evo frame for BH ultralight RC? in General Cycling Discussion

This has to be first. Providing you with a sizing chart and explaining the tradeoffs and you have the audacity to criticize me? You are more than...

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rbhatup replied to a thread Trade supersix evo frame for BH ultralight RC? in General Cycling Discussion

You didn't understand my last post. You seem to have misunderstood my last reply. A member asked for my height and inseam. I replied that i...

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mfdemicco replied to a thread Downsides to more spokes? in Wheels and Tires

I just used the Open Pros as an example. I've had other rims crack and fail. Trek/Bontrager have been the worst. I crack and failed a Torelli, but...

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OldZaskar replied to a thread Is more gears more efficient? in General Cycling Discussion

I think Randy99CL is confusing RPM and BPM. And yeah - we're like cars. Engines have optimal RPM ranges - for power and efficiency. So sure, more...

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asgelle replied to a thread Is more gears more efficient? in General Cycling Discussion

It has long been known that there is a most efficient cadence for cyclists (around 65 rpm with the precise value depending on the individual). So...

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1 Hour Ago

woodys737 replied to a thread Is more gears more efficient? in General Cycling Discussion

Really?

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Randy99CL replied to a thread Is more gears more efficient? in General Cycling Discussion

No, we're not like car engines. They have a usable RPM range of maybe 1500-6000+. Don't we all have a sweet spot where it feels like the perfect...

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factory feel replied to a thread I envision a time in the not too distant future when rim brakes will no longer be... in General Cycling Discussion

It will be caused by a false perception that non-disc likely equals other less noticeable outdated technology.

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11spd replied to a thread I envision a time in the not too distant future when rim brakes will no longer be... in General Cycling Discussion

right now the dynamic is the opposite. All the fast guys I know think disc riders are rubes and pretty apparent that pros aint feelin the love...

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11spd replied to a thread Is more gears more efficient? in General Cycling Discussion

We would have to drill down on the terms efficiency...precisely what that means. Breadth of gearing i.e. short gearing to get up steep stuff sure...

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factory feel replied to a thread I envision a time in the not too distant future when rim brakes will no longer be... in General Cycling Discussion

I think there will be a snobbish reaction to non disc bike riders eventually.

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11spd replied to a thread I envision a time in the not too distant future when rim brakes will no longer be... in General Cycling Discussion

Actually, my thread solved the riddle. Disc brakes will be discontinued next model year due to lack of demand at the TdF...where the lemmings go to...

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