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Skldmark wrote: ------------ ANSWER: 7:22pm (3.57mph/average speed) 3 hours 22 min. ride time --- (no Einsteinian equations were utilized nor necessary in determining these results) LOL......4:00 PM?.... "IF".....I am…
Zurichman wrote: You do have two things wrong and then I can let it go. Yes Greg Lemond and Lance had a go at it even in court. Lance didn't like the fact that Greg was calling him a cheat and had enough power that he…
Zurichman wrote: Well old guy I am glad Lance inspired you to get back on the bike. I don't know how much you have read up on the Lance/Greg Lemond saga or watched on Netflix. On the one Slaying the Badger Greg Lemond…
NoCoGreg wrote: "Yes.....he was Doping.....but....so was "EVERYONE" else....and he still WON.....7 in a Row!" Sometimes it's difficult to distinguish between Facts and Beliefs... Some facts: - Lance cheated - Lance…
Zurichman wrote: Hey old guy here is where we might differ. You might be older than me I think I saw that in an earlier post. I luv climbing always have and hope to always luvin it. On the Lance deal I couldn't disagree…
Skldmark wrote: To help when shifting gear from 46t to 34t on a climb, when you see/know you will need to shift down to the 34t, do it earlier not later. Do it in that transition zone when you're still carrying momentum…
Skldmark wrote: Right 46 tooth/110bcd/5 bolt mount is most common. But the new 4 arm/4bolt cranks ( like shimano 105/5800 110bcd/assymetrical 4 bolt) are also called 110bcd. bcd=bolt circle diameter of chain ring…
Zurichman wrote: Old Guy I am greener than green to this thingy you guys call gravel grinding. That being said when I go after something I go into it 150% or stay at home. My late Dad use to have a plate on his driving…
drwelby wrote: If it's a 105 34/50 crank then you can put any 46 x 110mm BCD chainring on it. If you want a Shimano one you can use the CX70 outer ring, otherwise anything from FSA or Sugino or whoever will work.…
Skldmark wrote: My experiment would be to go with a 46t chainring in place of 50t (probably shimano 46t compact/outer). Front shifting may improve due to smaller jump--34/46 vs 34/50 or 30/46. Front shifting as you…
drwelby wrote: If you have a Shimano crank then you have Shimano bearings already so you should be able to just swap cranks with the OX601D and adjust the derailleur. There was some concern that if you have the carbon…
drwelby wrote: 1) Remove cranks and pull out the SRAM bearings 2) Press in Shimano bearings. 3) Install Sugino OX610D 4) Adjust front derailleur Thanks drwelby, for the House Call. lol I have Sram Red derailleur's front…
Skldmark wrote: Quote: Originally Posted by Laeljon ...You don't need the latest technology to enjoy cycling, or to be a great climber.or fast. You don't even need technology--just a bicycle! For many of us older guys…
moe53 wrote: This thread makes my head hurt. Old Guy, I remember the days of 52-42 and 12-17 straight blocks, I still have some, lol. You would have loved that! Seriously, maybe you can adjust your riding routes to have…
NoCoGreg wrote: "True" cross bikes use single and double cranksets with narrow ranges. The doubles sold on cross bikes are 46/36 or 50/34. Yes this can work and as Dangle point out, you have solutions. A good LBS can…
ljsmith wrote: Old Guy, I wouldn't be so quick to completely blame the bike industry for your lack of choices. They will make and sell anything if they think they can make a profit. The gravel market is still small,…
drwelby wrote: For the front derailleur mount problem Wickwerks make an adaptor to drop the derailleur down: Fitlink Adaptor . No idea if it will work with this specific setup - it's supposed make a 41 tooth big ring…
dangle wrote: Which Trek do you have? Specifically, which bottom bracket? Trek likes to use bottom brackets that are wider than the crank you are looking at. Good question. I have a Trek Emonda and the BB is a BB90. You…
Thanks again for the info. The crank set that I am going with is the FSA 46x30 11 speed. The Tempo Adventure that you suggested is only for a 9 speed. This is the one, that should do the trick.…
drwelby wrote: There's a big list in this thread . If you want modern looking options your best bets are: Rotor 3D+, 3D30 and FLOW with 30/46 No-Q spider ring Sugino OX601D or OX901D FSA Adventure Tempo SL-K Thats…